Finishing
GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast, Beautifu...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 27Mar2020: Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood I know because of all...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
DIY HOOP HOUSE PLANS: Make the most of your growing seas...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
A hoop house is a small greenhouse, and if you'd like to build one ourself, you've come to the right place They're...Continue Reading
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls Yours probably does, too Most times...Continue Reading
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TOOL REVIEW: Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 13Mar2020: Click below to watch a tour of what might just be the world's best ratcheting screwdriver It's...Continue Reading
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Five Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will...Continue Reading
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HOW TO CHOOSE A JIGSAW: A Detailed Power Tool Sort-Out
Updated on August 12th, 2021
As a teenager in the 1970s, I believed that a jigsaw was a hand-held cutting tool, but my early experiences with one...Continue Reading
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SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Chances are good that if you’re interested in making your home a better place, a workshop vacuum isn’t on the...Continue Reading
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ROOT CELLAR PLANS: Eat Better for Less
Updated on September 14th, 2021
UPDATED 21Feb2020: No matter how convenient it becomes to buy and eat prepared foods from the supermarket, this...Continue Reading
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LOW FLUSH TOILETS: Choosing a Model That Really Works
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you’re installing a toilet, there’s something you need to know Even brand new toilets can flush lazily and...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
Updated on May 4th, 2022
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading
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CHEAP & AMAZING LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Build...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Check out the Q&A section at the end of this article Real people getting real answers on building fine furniture...Continue Reading
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WOOD PLANER TUNE-UP: How to Keep That Smooth Wood Coming
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPATED 7Feb2020 + video below: To be a successful woodworker, you also need to be something of a mechanic I was...Continue Reading