UPATED 7Feb2020 + video below: To be a successful woodworker, you also need to be something of a mechanic. I was reminded of this earlier in the week as I installed a new set of blades in the thickness planer […]
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LOUD BANGS DURING COLD WEATHER?: Understanding Why Houses Go Bump in the Night
Does your house make booming sounds during cold winter nights? Do unexplained seasonal gaps appear along the tops of interior walls, especially near the centre of your home? Thousands of new houses exhibit worrying symptoms like these, and the cause […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingEASIER PICTURE HANGING: Nifty Tools Eliminates Guesswork
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, chats about a cool tool which eliminates the trickiest part of hanging photos & artwork.
Continue ReadingPASSIVE HOUSES: What They Are & How They Work
Finding new ways to save energy has become an important part of the social dialogue in North America. When the lens is turned to the home, the conversation sometimes revolves around green heating and cooling technologies. People are encouraged to […]
Continue ReadingManaging Moisture In Building Envelopes
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was a housing boom in Vancouver, Canada that had developers scrambling to build as many condos as they could. Many of these condos were made in a style similar to what had […]
Continue ReadingSOUNDPROOF FLOORING: Rubber Underlay Keeps Foot Sounds Down
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell discusses a flooring rubber underlay to aid in soundproofing.
Continue ReadingCHISELS & PLANES: Why These Hand Tools Still Make Sense
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, gives the scoop on some of his favourite hand tools. Simple, yet essential items for homeowners and woodworkers.
Continue ReadingSOUNDPROOFING A BASEMENT WORKSHOP: Technical Details & Videos
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home? Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all expect from our homes, but many don’t deliver. This is especially true if you’ve got a workshop in your basement. […]
Continue ReadingSOLAR ENERGY Q&A: “Where Can I Learn More About Household Solar Energy?
Q: Where can I learn more about making solar energy a reality in a country home I’m planning to build? I need facts about the costs of various parts of the system, different suppliers and technologies, plus some sense of maintenance […]
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