Energy Efficiency
How to Boost Internal Wall Insulation With Slow-Rise Spr...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Do you want your house to be cooler in summer, warmer in winter and less expensive to heat and cool There’s an...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
“TRACKING POINT” SAW BLADE: Better Tooth Des...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 minutes If you’re gearing up for deck building,...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
“How Can I Stop Sap From Bleeding Out Of My Tongue...
Updated on October 9th, 2024
Sap oozing from softwood lumber beams is a perennial problem, especially with thick wood in sunny locations Stain...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
CLASSIC BRICK: Discover Beautiful Design Details from th...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 9 minutes Classic brick designs offer some of the most interesting and enduring...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOME-GROWN MULCH: Make Your Own from Garden Waste &...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together for almost 40 years, and one...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
How to Mix Mortar for Traditional Stonework
Published on October 1st, 2024
Watch my oldest son, Robert, mix mortar for a traditional stoneworking project he took on I know from decades of...Continue Reading
Drywall Installation & Repairs
“Should I Hang Drywall Vertically or Horizontally ...
Published on October 1st, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes Every professional drywaller I've seen typically...Continue Reading
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Simple Starlink Tower Installation
Published on September 27th, 2024
Getting a Starlink internet dish installed on a forested site can be tricky This video shows how my oldest son,...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
“Can I Refinish My Own Fiberglass Exterior Door?&#...
Published on September 27th, 2024
Question: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior door at my house They face south and...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...
Published on September 24th, 2024
Here I'm using a Bosch detail sander to remove an old finish from the muntins and mullions of a wooden window...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Stone Splitting With Plug-and-Feather Wedges
Published on September 24th, 2024
When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest...Continue Reading