Basements, Foundations & Attics
Insulating a Basement Space For a Root Cellar or Wine Cellar
Published on December 9th, 2022
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Don’t Fall Into This Common Finished Basement Trap
Published on December 9th, 2022
I often hear from distressed homeowners who make me wish I could have talked with them before renovations were done...Continue Reading
Flooring
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Any Way to Soundpr...
Published on December 8th, 2022
Q: How can we make the floor in our house more soundproof We live in a log cabin and the upstairs flooring is just one...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT COLD ROOM FIX: Download Plans to Stop Ice &...
Updated on December 9th, 2022
This past Monday and Tuesday evenings I taught a live, online seminar on root cellars and food storage, and several...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
Best Gift Ideas for a DIY Power Couple
Published on December 5th, 2022
We all know that friend who loves to take on home improvement projects on a large scale and see them through until...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
GOT MOLD IN YOUR HOUSE?: It Maybe a Bigger Health Issue ...
Published on December 2nd, 2022
A few years ago I delivered 8 quarts of raspberries we’d picked for an elderly lady in town, and I noticed three...Continue Reading
Flooring
DIY LAMINATE FLOORING: Download Your Free Installation G...
Updated on December 2nd, 2022
Are you thinking of installing your own laminate flooring It's a great DIY project because laminates are so easy to...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More...
Updated on December 2nd, 2022
The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm In some houses it's a...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
Government Help for Porch Lifts
Updated on November 26th, 2022
If you're a senior citizen, or you're physically challenged, you might consider something called a "porch lift" for...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
SMART THERMOSTATS: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating C...
Published on November 11th, 2022
There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that turns indoor heat ON when it’s too...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops
Updated on November 12th, 2022
In this video I show you how to fix one of the most common types of household drywall damage – screw pops...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Why Choose Granite Countertops Over Others
Updated on November 7th, 2022
Granite is a material that has gained popularity in contemporary building designs due to its superior quality and...Continue Reading