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SHOWER STALL SUPREME: How a DIYer Built a Great Bathroom...
Updated on October 12th, 2019
UPDATED: 12Oct2019 Brad Elkins is not a contractor, and that’s precisely why his story is worth telling He’s...Continue Reading
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Fancy Cedar Shingles for Exterior Walls
Updated on April 20th, 2020
https://wwwyoutubecom/watchv=pxWCFoCHsTA In this video (8 minutes) visit with Steve as he Shows how to make...Continue Reading
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FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Deadly Mistakes
Updated on November 11th, 2020
Are you thinking of finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to be more careful...Continue Reading
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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hy...
Updated on September 21st, 2019
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
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EXTERIOR PAINT: Old-School Craftsman Brings Colour to Wi...
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Want to learn something about exterior paint Paul Tyzek has a lot to teach He's an old-school solo painter in Winnipeg,...Continue Reading
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HOUSE INSULATION: The Truth About Insulation R Values
Updated on August 24th, 2019
UPDATED 23Aug2019: Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real...Continue Reading
Home Renovation
Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear R...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
PUBLISHED 2Aug2019: If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “How Should I Re-Strip a Dec...
Published onJuly 26th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to strip back to bare wood on a deck that I started to finish with a stain that I don’t...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
COTTAGE PLANS: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until You&#...
Updated on May 1st, 2021
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton of work If...Continue Reading
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Bailey Line Life Ep. 24: How to Install Cedar Shingle Siding
Updated on June 29th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, watch how white cedar shingles make a great wall siding the best ways to cut...Continue Reading