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
Water Systems

GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your rural water...Continue Reading
Aging in Place

AVOID THE NURSING HOME: Visit My Website for Financial H...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed to make it...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating

GOTTA LOVE LATEX: How Interior Paint is Getting So Much ...
Published on July 30th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 minutes With the help of a friend, my wife and I finished...Continue Reading
Home Interiors

Beat the Heat: Innovative Ways to Keep Your Home Cool Al...
Published on July 29th, 2024
Summer brings long, sunny days and the joy of spending time outdoors, but it also brings sweltering heat that can...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation

HEATED FLOORS: Electric System Makes for Toastier Toes
Published on July 26th, 2024
The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm In some houses it's a...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors

Sunlight Tunnels – How to bring more light into yo...
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Sunlight inside homes is often in short supply, and while skylights are one option for brightening up your life,...Continue Reading
Plumbing

WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch a Video Tour of An A...
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Got a water line that needs to be protected from frost Watch an actual installation video that I made a while back...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Stripping Paint? Beware the Lead Hazard
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Q: I'm stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice I've tried...Continue Reading