Philosophy
MAKING A HOME PLACE: The Real Reason Home Improvement Wo...
Published on December 24th, 2024
The view from our verandah into the house on a dark winter night Order and beauty in a home matters more than most...Continue Reading
Kitchens
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Published on December 18th, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Flooring
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION VIDEO: “How Should I Rei...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Video Time = 3 minutes (scroll down to watch) Question: How should I reinforce my...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
9 Surprising Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value
Published on December 16th, 2024
Many homeowners understand the value of bedrooms and bathrooms, and especially how they contribute to a home’s...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE POWER STATION REVIEW: Learn How They Work &...
Published on December 13th, 2024
Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Published on December 13th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation That's...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on December 13th, 2024
No Photoshop at work here! Foundation failure is at the heart of this disaster Whenever I see things like this it's...Continue Reading
Flooring
LAMINATE FLOORING: Download a Free Hands-On How-To Guide
Published on December 10th, 2024
Laminate flooring first came to North America in the early 1990s I remember testing the first batch that Pergo...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Published on December 10th, 2024
Reading time = 4 1/2 minutes Are you interested in finishing your basement Before you get too excited about...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-...
Published on December 6th, 2024
This cherry-look wrap is applied to wide, two-part trim The MDF substrate is visible on the end Besides being tough...Continue Reading
Roofing
ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Published on December 6th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 1/4 minutes Does ice build up on your roof during...Continue Reading