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Updated on January 11th, 2021
I recently took a new and closer look at the topic of wood-looking ceiling planks as an alternative to the typical...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 22nd, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Bo...
Updated on May 22nd, 2021
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading
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Updated on April 17th, 2021
Do you have outdoor work or recreation planned for this summer I've got some information about portable generators that...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buyi...
Updated on November 7th, 2020
QUESTION (+ video below): I'm planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom...Continue Reading
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Updated on March 13th, 2021
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Published onOctober 23rd, 2020
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood, there would be no need for anything other than simple butt...Continue Reading
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Updated on October 24th, 2020
Q: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house The space is dry and in good shape, and...Continue Reading
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Updated on February 15th, 2021
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PAINTING ALUMINUM SIDING? How Can I Make 30-Year Old Alu...
Updated on October 10th, 2020
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off Other than these problems,...Continue Reading