Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes in the wind, and most of these flaps eventually fall off in time. The only vent I’ve ever seen that’s […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How to Stop Knot Stains Bleeding Through Painted Woodwork
Got some painted solid wood trim at your house? You’ve probably got ugly knots showing through, too. Solve the problem once and for all using more than just hope and an old wives tale.
Continue ReadingDECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.
Continue Reading“ROOF” LEAK ON A SUNNY DAY?: Melting Attic Frost May Be the Cause
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 […]
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GLASS-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.
Continue ReadingHOW 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.
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