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
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Tr...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement...Continue Reading
Plumbing
LOW FLUSH TOILETS: Choosing a Model That Really Works
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes If you’re installing a toilet, there’s something you need to know Even brand...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...
Published on August 23rd, 2024
Q: As the weather warms up in spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old...Continue Reading
Flooring
Loose-Lay Vinyl Flooring Offers Easier Installation and ...
Updated on August 24th, 2024
If you’re thinking of installing a new hard surface floor in your home or cottage, an experience I had working on...Continue Reading
Flooring
How to Fix Laminate Floor Gaps
Published on August 21st, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 2 1/2 minutes Laminate flooring offers speedy installation, a...Continue Reading
Finishing
Rejuvenate Old Wood Finishes With Ease
Published on August 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes There’s something especially glum about a worn, dented and scratched finish on...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How to Prepare for an Off-Grid Home Renovation
Updated on August 22nd, 2024
Ready to enhance your off-grid living It's not by any means as daunting as it might seem to some From selecting...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
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
Drywall Installation & Repairs
How to Repair Drywall Screw Pops
Published on August 13th, 2024
Drywall is held in place by screws (or sometimes nails), and it's not unusual for the filler over top of these...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on August 9th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading