Learning & How-To
METAL DRILLING MADE EASY: See How a Car Jack Helps Big-Time
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 21Aug2020 + video: If you ever have to drill holes in the underside of a vehicle frame, you know how hard it is...Continue Reading
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FREEZE-PROOF WATER LINES: Watch a Real-World Installatio...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Got a seasonal water system that you need to protect from freezing Check out this reliable, economical system I...Continue Reading
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CONTAINER GARDENING: Benefits, Beauty and Tricks of Cont...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 22Jun2018: Container gardening is all about using flower pots, planters and hanging containers as a regular...Continue Reading
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How to Finish a Wooden Table Top
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode learn how to remove an existing tabletop finishing with a belt sander avoid...Continue Reading
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POWER PREPAREDNESS: Why The Electricity Grid Could Go Do...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
UPDATED 31Jul2020 Our world has become entirely dependent on centrally supplied electricity, and this has brought a...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE REAL REASON CRAFTSMANSHIP MATTERS
Updated on July 8th, 2021
These are my hands assembling some small furniture components made of cherry wood in my backwoods workshop Besides...Continue Reading
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PORTABLE GENERATOR: How to Choose One Wisely
Updated on August 12th, 2021
As far as I can tell, there are two reasons more and more people are interested in buying portable generators One is a...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to power tools, there are more options than ever before, and the quality of choices is higher than...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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AUTOMATIC BACKUP GENERATORS: What They Are And How They ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video below: Where I live in Canada we get about a dozen electrical power failures each year Some of...Continue Reading
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GOT PAINTING TO DO?: I Think You’ll Like ScotchBlu...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video below: Masking tape isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a very good thing For more than...Continue Reading
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SOLAR SKYLIGHTS: Delivering More Light, More Fresh Air &...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Watch a video tour of one of my own skylight installations and see for yourself why modern skylights are so reliable...Continue Reading