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“ROOF” LEAK ON A SUNNY DAY?: Melting Attic Frost May Be the Cause
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: Earlier this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow When I opened...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: What’s the best paint for my concrete basement floor?
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What's the best option for painting my concrete basement floor It has a few small cracks, but it's in pretty good...Continue Reading
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GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast, Beautiful Results Every Time
Updated on March 27th, 2020
UPDATED 27Mar2020: Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood I know because of all...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Safety Tip
Updated on March 20th, 2020
UPDATED 20Mar2020: You don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch...Continue Reading
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HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Updated on March 21st, 2020
UPDATED 20Mar2020 + video below: There are an infinite number of ways to build mistakes, but far fewer ways to do...Continue Reading
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DRILL PRESS TOUR: See the Bits & Accessories I Use in My Shop
Updated on March 21st, 2020
PUBLISHED 19Mar2020: A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools In this video I take you on a...Continue Reading
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Updated on May 8th, 2021
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls Yours probably does, too Most times...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
Updated on March 14th, 2020
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with almost 1...Continue Reading
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TOOL REVIEW: Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver
Updated on March 14th, 2020
UPDATED 13Mar2020: Click below to watch a tour of what might just be the world's best ratcheting screwdriver It's...Continue Reading
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STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural Stone
Updated on May 8th, 2021
Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my time here on...Continue Reading