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How to Stain a Deck: Key Tips That Make All The Difference

Published on April 16th, 2024

Your deck is a major investment, and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: Watch a New Version of an Old Favou...

Published on February 2nd, 2024

Click below to watch me apply a coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine It's called Ecowood...Continue Reading

SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week

Published on December 28th, 2023

Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola

Published on November 25th, 2023

Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading

DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...

Published on November 17th, 2023

In this week's hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a "bullnose" profile can make...Continue Reading

4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades

Published on November 3rd, 2023

While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading

GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy

Published on October 20th, 2023

Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading

Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock

Published on October 6th, 2023

A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading

Easy Going Paver Sand Stays in the Game

Published on September 1st, 2023

Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading

DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About ...

Updated on August 10th, 2023

Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR GRILL REVIEW: See How a Napoleon Travel Grill Wo...

Published on July 21st, 2023

For the last six months I've been using a portable travel grill for barbecues and I'm impressed with this model It's...Continue Reading

Outdoor Oasis: Transform Your Patio or Balcony With Peel...

Published on July 13th, 2023

While decorating the inside of your house is exciting, don't forget the outdoors The outside of a house is as important...Continue Reading

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