Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Updated on September 11th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own hands...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
SELLING POWER BACK TO THE GRID: “How Do I Determin...
Published on May 11th, 2023
Have you ever thought of selling your own off-grid electricity back to the grid In this article I answer a student's...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Securing the Perimeter – Gate Options for Every St...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Whether you're looking for a gate for your private residence, a gated community, or commercial premises, there are...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
FANCY CEDAR SIDEWALL SHINGLING: Creating Your Own Classi...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough to be worthwhile in my book, and it's always...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install Your Own The Right Way
Published on May 4th, 2023
Depending on how picky you are, installing aluminum soffit and fascia can be a simple part of finishing up a project,...Continue Reading
Article
Investing in Outdoor Fun: The Impact of Playground Equip...
Published on April 28th, 2023
If you have a backyard, perhaps you’ve been considering creating a safe and play-friendly space for your kids It...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Refinish My Own Fiber...
Published on April 28th, 2023
Q: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior door at my house They face south and the old...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on August 4th, 2023
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Published on April 28th, 2023
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: 3 Key Features & Why They ...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Advancements don't come quickly to the world of home building, but when change finally does happen it’s usually here...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Pool Fencing 101: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Published on April 18th, 2023
Backyard swimming pools are a great addition to any home, providing an inviting space for family, friends and loved...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Rust-Oleum Tremclad Paint: Still My Top Choice After 45 ...
Published on April 14th, 2023
There’s one product that I can remember happily using over the last 45 years of hands-on work and it’s a paint made...Continue Reading