Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Feeling Sick? Your House May Be The Culprit
Published on September 24th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes If you’ve got breathing issues that seem to get worse each winter, then you need to...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...
Published on September 24th, 2024
Here I'm using a Bosch detail sander to remove an old finish from the muntins and mullions of a wooden window...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
UNVENTILATED ATTICS: Are They Any Good?
Published on September 24th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes There’s a fair amount of debate on the topic of sealed versus unsealed attics, with...Continue Reading
Interesting
VIDEO FEATURE: How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Published on September 17th, 2024
A rare video appearance of my wife, Mary, and daughter Ellie, from a few years back See how she makes good,...Continue Reading
Plumbing
FREEZE-PROOFING A WATER LINE: Watch a Real-World Install...
Published on September 10th, 2024
In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Do Sump Pumps Use a Lot of Electricity? Breaking Down En...
Published on September 5th, 2024
Sump pumps play a crucial role in keeping some basements dry and protecting homes from flooding Many homeowners are...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Time to Make the Trades Cool Again
Published on September 3rd, 2024
For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard dire warnings about the impending shortage of skilled trades people in...Continue Reading
Roofing
How to Shingle a Roof to Last 50 Years
Published on August 30th, 2024
Today's asphalt shingles deliver better value than ever, with top brands offering a 50 year warranty Reading...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Understanding Material Science in Modern DIY Projects
Published on August 29th, 2024
Material science might be the last thing on your mind when you kick start your latest DIY project This is a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
“How Do I Get Quartersawn Lumber 2x6s?”
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 minutes Question: "I bought plans to build a workbench and...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
CORDLESS ELECTRIC CHAINSAW: Watch This 18-Volt Model in ...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Video Watch Time = 5 minutes Back in 2018 I got the chance to try Milwaukee's then-new 18 volt cordless...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Tr...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement...Continue Reading