Most basements get finished like it was still 1950. That’s why basement mold and mildew is still so common. This is bad enough in the basement, but it can also affect indoor air quality in your whole house. Click to watch this 6-minute video to see how the best basements are finished in the 21st century, and how this can help you breath easier.
Continue ReadingHOMEOWNERS WANTED: Share How Insulation Improved Your Home and Win Prizes
Insulation is one of my favourite topics for articles and videos because insulation makes the difference between an expensive, uncomfortable house and an economical, comfortable place to live. The numbers show this fact and the experience of people do, too. Have you […]
Continue ReadingChoosing a Toilet That Really Works
As gross as this looks, it’s not what you think it is. These cylinders of soybean paste are especially formed for testing toilets. And testing like this has done a lot to improve the performance of toilets around the world. Read on to see how . . .
Continue ReadingVIDEO: How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall
Online video courses are the next big thing on the internet, and this way of learning is here to stay. I’ve been making and selling courses of my own for a few years, and the video below is from one […]
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VIDEO: How to Buy an Efficient Resale Home
It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people hire home inspectors. But even the best home inspector can’t give you numbers on how efficient a home is. A […]
Continue ReadingTime to Make the Trades Cool Again
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the decline of people entering trade jobs in Canada.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: One Simple Mouse-Proofing Idea
If you’ve had any experience at all in rural areas, you know that autumn is the time of year when mice start looking for comfortable winter accommodations. And what better place than a summer cottage closed up until next spring? […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Homemade DC Generator in Action
A while back I was finishing up the creation of a how-to report and plans package on building an electrical generator from junkyard parts and I found something interesting. I’d travelled to the home of some Amish neighbours of mine because […]
Continue ReadingROOT CELLARS: 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 ReadingTOOL VIDEO: See a Metal-Cutting Chopsaw in Action
There’s a better way to cut metal, yet most handy people don’t yet know about it. Carbide blade technology has progressed to the point where you can cut thick steel with a toothed blade. No sparks, no heat, and super-crisp cuts. Watch this video and see.
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