Basements, Foundations & Attics
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy
Published on March 8th, 2024
Powder-actuated tools (PATs) are the fastest option for anchoring things to masonry This is especially true when...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Lighting an Anthracite Heating Stove
Published on March 5th, 2024
My oldest son, Robert, heats his small place with a unique stove made especially to burn anthracite coal The stove...Continue Reading
Plumbing
DEEP WELL HAND PUMP: Watch The Installation We Did At Ou...
Updated on March 6th, 2024
There's something special about getting your water from a hand pump Somehow water tastes a little bit better when it...Continue Reading
Electrical
RECESSED LIGHTING: Understanding the Latest Options
Updated on March 19th, 2024
Recessed lighting combines gorgeous aesthetics and practical features in a way that no other lighting system can match...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BUILD YOUR OWN CLASSIC CABINETS: Learn How With My Onlin...
Published on March 1st, 2024
If you'd like to save money and have a great time building your own amazing kitchen cabinets, built-ins or perhaps a...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Heat Pumps Make Sense Winter and Summer
Published on February 27th, 2024
It’s not often that homeowners get something for nothing, but in a sense that’s the case with the latest models of...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INDOOR CLOTHS DRYING: High-Quality Racks Make it Easy to...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
You can tell a lot about a society by the quality of indoor clothes drying racks it offers for sale When you’ve got a...Continue Reading
Plumbing
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It t...
Published on February 21st, 2024
"How can I install a submersible pump in my household well" If you're asking this question, then this is the article...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
The Cause and Solution to Houses That Are Too Dry in Winter
Updated on February 19th, 2024
Too-dry indoor air is a big problem in some homes in cold climates, especially when those homes are old Read my answer...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Can I Use an Electric Water Heater for Space Heating?
Updated on February 14th, 2024
Infloor heating is great, but justifying the cost of a boiler to make the hot water can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...
Updated on February 14th, 2024
My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading
Flooring
Regrouting Ceramic Tile Floors & Walls
Published on February 8th, 2024
Ceramic floor tile will probably always maintain its place as one of the very best indoor flooring surfaces on the...Continue Reading