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UPDATED 23Apr2020 + video below: I live in Canada, and my country probably grows more big trees than any other...Continue Reading
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Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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There's something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing That's why I like what they call "box newel"...Continue Reading
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UPDATED 17Apr2020: A while back I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper columns regularly and visits...Continue Reading
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UPDATED 1Apr2020: Just like the human immune system, the roof of any house is the first line of defense against nasty...Continue Reading
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OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
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One of the unexpected things I learned when I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Safety Tip
Updated on July 24th, 2021
UPDATED 20Mar2020: You don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Mite...
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There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with almost 1...Continue Reading
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STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my time here on...Continue Reading
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TINY HOUSE TOUR: Tips for Building Your Own Great Little...
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UPDATED 6Mar2020: Do you dream of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house The tiny house movement is growing...Continue Reading
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CONCRETE BASEMENT CRACK FIX VIDEO: See New Technology in...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
Got a crack in your basement Lots of people do Watch this detailed video review of the DRICORE Pro Concrete repair...Continue Reading