Molding & Trim
Install Interior Trim Better & Faster
Published on December 27th, 2024
Let me show you the "trim frame" method for installing interior molding and trim It's pretty well the only approach...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on December 27th, 2024
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Watch Video Lesson on Cutting Stringers
Published on December 27th, 2024
In this week’s two-video episode on stairs, I'll show you stairs are supported on notched pieces called...Continue Reading
Plumbing
MIXING VALVES: Taming the Dangers of Too-Hot Water Heaters
Published on December 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes The hot water that comes out of your taps may be more of a danger than you...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MAKING A HOME PLACE: The Real Reason Home Improvement Wo...
Published on December 24th, 2024
The view from our verandah into the house on a dark winter night Order and beauty in a home matters more than most...Continue Reading
Kitchens
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Published on December 18th, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Flooring
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION VIDEO: “How Should I Rei...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Video Time = 3 minutes (scroll down to watch) Question: How should I reinforce my...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
9 Surprising Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value
Published on December 16th, 2024
Many homeowners understand the value of bedrooms and bathrooms, and especially how they contribute to a home’s...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE POWER STATION REVIEW: Learn How They Work &...
Published on December 13th, 2024
Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Published on December 13th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation That's...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on December 13th, 2024
No Photoshop at work here! Foundation failure is at the heart of this disaster Whenever I see things like this it's...Continue Reading