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CASE STUDY: 60-something Couple Build a House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Houses provide shelter, but the best are also expressions of the people who live in them And while many folks dream of...Continue Reading
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NEWS: Tool Libraries Growing in North America
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
This winter I decided to give away some great tools before the holidays That's why I put together my I Built It...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: A Visit to Steve’s Stone House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There’s more than one motivation for building a house, and mine goes back to the summer of 1974 I was 11 years old...Continue Reading
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PLANS DOWNLOAD: Make a Cold Room That Works
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Lots of homeowners would love to have a cold room, but most cold rooms simply don't work Too cold in winter and too...Continue Reading
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TECH REPORT: Why You Should Love LED Light Bulbs
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Light bulbs are changing, but the changes probably aren’t what you expect Thankfully, misplaced early enthusiasm...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on the...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Silky-Smooth Wood Varnish Finishing
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Most people who attempt to finish wood at home with urethane or varnish eventually resign themselves to rough, bumpy,...Continue Reading
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STRIPPING PAINT: Safe and Effective Methods
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 13Jun2019: Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of...Continue Reading
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SMALL HOME & CABIN BUILDING PLANS & VIDEO COUR...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Building a small, affordable tiny home of your own – that's what my Cozy Cabin building course and plans package...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many people finish basements each year, but most of those finishing jobs are destined to be less than they can be...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Cedar Sidewall Shingles Drainage
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Cedar sidewall shingles are one of the best options for natural exterior wall siding It looks great on any natural...Continue Reading
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INFO RESOURCE: Finding Products to Kill Mold
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Looking for products to kill mold Many of the specific products I test and recommend are new enough that store clerks...Continue Reading