Q: Should I replace my large, gas-fired tank-style water heater with a tankless model? My wife and I are seniors living in our 2 storey, 4 bedroom home and we intend to stay here for at least another 10 years. […]
Continue ReadingCHOOSING PAINT COLORS: Three Steps for Making Better Choices
Choosing paint colors is probably the number#1 challenge faced by people looking to paint their homes. There are so many choices and so many opinions about what looks good that it often leads to indecision and second guessing. Colour issues […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Leave Cottage Heat Off During Winter?”
Q: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter? The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about warping. I’m retired and don’t want to spend the $200 a month it costs to keep minimal heat […]
Continue ReadingWINTERTIME HOUSEHOLD MOLD: Why It Happens & How to Stop It
Cold winters present plenty of challenges, and one of the most widespread is indoor mold growth. Unlike warmer parts of the world where mold grows mostly during humid, summertime weather, winters are the primary household mold season for people like […]
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Finish a Wooden Countertop”
Q: How should I finish a 3 foot wide x 10 foot long lodgepole pine countertop I’m making for a kitchen and bar? I want the wood to be protected from spills. A: The challenge with every wooden countertop is […]
Continue ReadingINSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make […]
Continue ReadingWORKBENCH SUPREME: See a Combination Scaffold Frame, Storage System & Workbench
A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for his adult son. This man was suing his son for not providing a safe working […]
Continue ReadingMANITOULIN CEDAR RAIL FENCES: How They Tell the Story of Fear & Hope
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, maintains a tradition of cedar rail farm fences by continuing to use and upkeep them where he lives in Manitoulin.
Continue ReadingHOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On Paying Off
UPDATED 21Dec2018: When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often ordinary tomorrow. That’s been the trend for the last 30 years and it’s not likely to let up. The question is, when will we learn our lesson? […]
Continue ReadingPIPE CONNECTIONS: Watch The Coolest Plumbing System in Action
There’s more to plumbing than meets the eye. Watch this video to see one of the best PEX plumbing connection systems in action. Even if you’re note a plumber, it’s pretty interesting to watch.
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