Off-Grid Energy
SIMPLE GENERATOR-TO-HOUSE CONNECTION
Published on August 27th, 2024
Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power There are different...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Investing in Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Security:...
Updated on October 2nd, 2024
Your home's exterior is its first impression, a silent introduction to its style and personality Curb appeal isn't...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...
Published on August 23rd, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 33 minutes Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Masonry, Life & Doing the Hard-But-Good Things
Published on August 21st, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes In the late 1980s I faced a choice, and it was like many of the big choices we all...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
See How Heat is Delivered Underground
Published on August 21st, 2024
Even people who don't heat with wood or use an outdoor wood boiler find it interesting to see how heat is delivered...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Creating Your Ideal Outdoor Retreat: Tips for Comfort an...
Published on August 19th, 2024
As you embark on the journey to create your ideal outdoor retreat, envision a space that prioritizes comfort and...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...
Published on August 16th, 2024
If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades In fact, there's no reason a deck...Continue Reading
Roofing
EAVESTROUGH LEAKS: Two Options to Consider for Back-Of-T...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#2 Watch Time =2 1/2 minutes Got water...Continue Reading
Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Stucco Repair: Assessment and Service
Published on August 13th, 2024
Stucco is a popular exterior finish that provides a great look and durability for homes and buildings However, like...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: A Detailed Video Tour
Updated on August 14th, 2024
I've been heating our house, workshop and domestic hot water with an outdoor wood boiler since 2011, and the video...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR WOOD: All You Need to Know About Oiling
Updated on August 14th, 2024
Exterior wood is risky stuff Everyone’s happy with the look of it at first when lumber is new, but as aging sets...Continue Reading