Q: Earlier this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow. When I opened the attic hatch, I found the edges of the hole to be wet. There’s also lots of […]
Continue ReadingGLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast, Beautiful Results Every Time
UPDATED 27Mar2020: Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click above to watch and learn about a very powerful technique for creating a […]
Continue ReadingHOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Design is a make-or-break issues when it comes to renovations and new homes, but too often ideas about design come too small and too late. To make your place better, you need to think about the big design ideas you’ll find here and you’ll need to think about them early on, when they can have an influence on how your place feels and functions.
Continue ReadingHome Water Distillers: Best-Kept Secret for Health and Vitality
In this blog you’ll learn about the physical reasons why I believe drinking distilled water is healthier than other options, and you’ll also get a detailed technical tour of the insides of the automatic water distiller we use at my place. READING TIME: 5 minutes.
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls. Yours probably does, too. Most times these cracks are small and stable, and need filling only to prevent water and radon gas infiltration. Occasionally basement […]
Continue ReadingFive Essential DIY Tools
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will serve you well: circular saw cordless drill 5-inch random orbit sander oscillating multi-tool portable generator Circular Saw This is […]
Continue ReadingROOT CELLAR PLANS: Eat Better for Less
The ability to store fruits and vegetables long-term at your own house is an idea that will never go out of fashion. Read here and download building plans for making your own root cellar no matter what your situation.
Continue ReadingBASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
UPDATED 13Feb2020: Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date and often leads to cold feet in winter and musty indoor air in summer. Too many basement floors are still […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT COURSE LIMITED-TIME FREE: Plus Get a Great Deal on Subfloor Tiles
PLANNING TO FINISH YOUR BASEMENT? It’s easy to make big mistakes finishing your basement, and that’s why I created my detailed video course HOW TO FINISH A BASEMENT. It’s one of my most popular courses and covers everything behind a […]
Continue ReadingTOOLS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION: 4 Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 45 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building […]
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