Aging in Place
ADA Braille Signs: Necessity or Extra Care?
Published on April 9th, 2024
If you've been paying attention, you may have noticed more and more public spaces have Braille signage these days to...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two V...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful do-it-yourself home improvement ventures you...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
How to Fix Drywall Nail Pops/Screw Pops
Published on April 3rd, 2024
In this video I show you how to fix drywall nail pops – one of the most common types of household drywall...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Smart Thermostat Delivers Better Comfort & Economy
Published on March 28th, 2024
If you've got any kind of hot water heating system in your home, whether it be infloor heating or radiators, let me...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
CHOOSING PAINT COLORS: Three Steps for Making Better Choices
Published on March 28th, 2024
Choosing paint colors is probably the number#1 challenge faced by people looking to paint their homes, both...Continue Reading
Plumbing
DEEP WELL HAND PUMP: See How We Installed One Alongside ...
Published on March 28th, 2024
Click below to watch lesson#10 in my online video course KEEP IT FLOWING This video shows a Bison deep well hand pump...Continue Reading
Money Online
RURAL LIVING: Thoughts on Making Ends Meet Financially
Published on March 28th, 2024
Question: How can my wife and I earn a living in the country so we can move out of the city We’re over-educated urban...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENTS: 3 Excellent Flooring Options
Published on March 27th, 2024
The flooring (and subfloor) you choose has a huge impact on how your basement feels and performs, and on indoor air...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
HOT WATER HEATING: Tank-Style Water Heater Great For Spa...
Published on March 27th, 2024
The simplest way to generate hot water for infloor heating and radiators is with a tank-style water heater, and that's...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Thin...
Published on March 27th, 2024
If you're thinking of building stairs (or having a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
RENOVATION FOR SENIORS LIVING: See How My Aging in Place...
Published on March 20th, 2024
When I work with seniors transforming their home for extended seniors living, we follow a 6-step process My Aging Well...Continue Reading