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
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work
Published on February 8th, 2024
Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Published on February 2nd, 2024
If you've ever wondered how you could heat your entire home without hauling firewood inside and ash outside, this...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
4 Bathroom Renovation Best Practices
Published on February 2nd, 2024
Are you planning to renovate a bathroom or create a new one as part of a home building project When it comes to...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Small-Pipe Freeze Protection System
Published on January 31st, 2024
Back in October of 1991, my wife and I rented a house in town for the winter I wasn’t far enough along building our...Continue Reading
Electrical
KNOB & TUBE WIRING: Options for Dealing With This A...
Published on January 25th, 2024
The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 100-year old brick home you just...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
SOUNDPROOFING A HOME & WORKSHOP: Technical Details ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on January 11th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Inspect Your Oil Tank Heating System
Published on January 11th, 2024
Most people don’t like to be told what to do, especially when it costs them money But sometimes we really don’t...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
PELLET STOVES: Tips for DIY Installations of This Econom...
Published on January 4th, 2024
What's involved in installing a wood pellet stove as a heating appliance If you're wondering if you can do this job...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
PAINTING KITCHEN CABINETS: Watch This 90 Second Video Tu...
Published on December 28th, 2023
Got some old cabinets that are looking tired Painting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets may be the fastest and cheapest...Continue Reading