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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Kid-friendly play surfaces and areas have suddenly become a scarce commodity in homes around the world, and that got me...Continue Reading
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Q: How should I reinforce my floor before installing new ceramic tiles A written quote I received from a contractor...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
A while ago I heard from a reader named Mike about an article I wrote on the long-term shortage of skilled...Continue Reading
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GARDEN TOUR: Visit Our Manitoulin Island Garden By Video
Updated on August 12th, 2021
It's June and a great time for a Manitoulin Island, Canada garden tour Our place is buzzing and bright with new colors...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD COMPACT STAIRS: Staircase Kit Makes Attics ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Depending on the design of your home, your attic might just offer some surprisingly gorgeous living space in exchange...Continue Reading
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PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed...Continue Reading
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NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED: 22May2020: There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a...Continue Reading
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SHARPENING WOODWORKING TOOLS: Faster Method Yields Amazi...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Watch this short video demonstration of how a shop-built buffing wheel sharpening system works It's fast and very...Continue Reading
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What’s The Best Way to Finish Wood?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 19May2020 + video: Sooner or later, most homeowners get the urge to finish or refinish interior wood It’s...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Should I Replace My Boi...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Should I replace my 21 year old natural gas boiler and water heater with separate units like I have now, or should...Continue Reading
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KEEP IT FLOWING: Video Lesson#8 Getting Lots of Water fr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 15May2020: Does your water well let you down with chronically insufficient water Do you run out of water...Continue Reading
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SPADE BITS DULL? Learn to Sharpen Them Yourself Easily
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring holes in wood and most plastics Precision is the reason why...Continue Reading