Home Interiors
APPLYING WOOD STAIN: Watch My Video Tutorial About Stain...
Published on April 22nd, 2022
In this video I explain how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces This video is part of a complete online...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...
Updated on April 23rd, 2022
Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading
Article
7 Problems That Occur When You Don’t Change Your AC’...
Published on April 18th, 2022
The air filter in your air conditioning unit is vital for many reasons It removes impurities from the air in your...Continue Reading
Finishing
WATERBASED URETHANE: Here’s How to Apply It Properly
Updated on April 16th, 2022
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Updated on May 4th, 2022
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your well runs dry...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Should I Use Rock Salt, Solar Salt, or Evaporated Salt i...
Published on April 7th, 2022
Are you confused about the correct type of salt to use with your well water softener That's understandable There are...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors
Published on April 1st, 2022
Basements and homes most often get musty smelling in summer This happens if condensation forms at floor level when the...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Updated on April 2nd, 2022
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
The Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Choosing the best basement window style for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
Published on March 25th, 2022
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for a small space here at our place on Bailey Line...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video
Updated on March 26th, 2022
Concrete basements crack fairly often, but most crack repair systems only fill the gaps They offer no significant...Continue Reading
Plumbing
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Big a Generator Do I Ne...
Published on March 25th, 2022
Q: How can I figure out if a generator I'm thinking of buying is big enough to power a water well pump I...Continue Reading