Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains? We brought in a plumber to investigate but all he suggested is to get our air circulation system cleaned. The problem first surfaced […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Watch This Air Nailer Safety Tip
UPDATED 8Jun2018: I was using an air nailer a couple of weeks ago, and one particular safety precaution saved me from getting a pin nail driven right through my finger. Air nailers make it easier to create great furniture and […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too much wood in a house. That’s where paint can help, especially when it comes to kitchen cabinets. Prepare that old, brown varnished surface […]
Continue ReadingINSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of gardening with pots, planters & hanging baskets
There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add a lot to gardening results. Check out how Mary and I do container gardening at our place on Manitoulin Island.
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INSULATION HELP: One-Stop Info for Canadian Financial Help Programs
Canadian governments and utilities across all provinces offer financial help for homeowners, business owners and industry to increase energy efficiency. The challenge is finding the details. It’s not that easy to see what’s available where you live, when the programs […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How Do I Finish Wooden Stairs?
How should I prepare dirty, interior wood stairs for finishing? I’m remodelling my parents’ home and part of the work involves finishing a staircase that was left bare and unprotected after it was built 10 years ago. Read on for Steve’s advice.
Continue ReadingHow to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
Continue ReadingHow Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
Continue ReadingQ&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Ever wonder how to deal with old, peeling wood siding? Read on for Steve’s advice.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They Matter
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places. Learn how the work and why they’re essential.
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