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OREGON CHAINSAW SHARPENER: A Fast & Effective Option
Updated on April 9th, 2021
Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the one is the fastest I've seen It's...Continue Reading
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ADJUSTING A MIG WELDER: Watch How Two Key Parameters Affect Welding Outcome
Updated on April 3rd, 2021
One reason welding has become so much easier for beginners is because of a certain type of machine called a "MIG...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Cut Threads in Steel for a Bolt?”
Updated on March 27th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to make threads in steel for small bolts I know there are tools for this, but I’ve never...Continue Reading
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COLD BASEMENT? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Updated on April 3rd, 2021
Are you tired of having a cold basement This is a common complaint and the solution is not immediately obvious If...Continue Reading
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Why Paint Rollers Matter
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Does spring weather make you feel like painting your home It has this effect on many homeowners, and choosing the...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedrock Before Building My House?”
Updated on February 20th, 2021
Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...Continue Reading
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LIGHTEST & WARMEST BASEMENT SUBFLOOR OPTION – See This All-New 100% Foam Product
Updated on February 5th, 2021
Building products are always getting better, and that goes especially for items made for finishing basement Insul-Armor...Continue Reading
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SMARTPHONE CHOOSES PAINT COLOURS: Let Your Electronics Help You Out
Updated on February 6th, 2021
One painting contractor I know does both residential and commercial work, but he tells me he much prefers commercial...Continue Reading
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WOOD CEILINGS: Video tour of a prefinished, easy-to-install alternative to drywall and stucco
Updated on January 11th, 2021
I recently took a new and closer look at the topic of wood-looking ceiling planks as an alternative to the typical...Continue Reading
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Why Young People Avoid the Trades & What We Need to Do About It
Updated on January 1st, 2021
Back a few years ago, I wrote a newspaper column about how logical reasoning was never going to end the growing...Continue Reading