Outdoors
CABIN IN THE WOODS: Watch Life Lived in the Forest
Published on July 12th, 2024
A while back my oldest son, Robert, and his family, started a YouTube channel called Cabin in the Woods, and it offers...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good Wood Without the Guilt
Published on July 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes If you're concerned about where our wood for projects and renovations come from, I've...Continue Reading
Finishing
PAINT THAT DOESN’T PEEL!: My Experiences With Allb...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes I think I may have discovered the most durable and pleasant to use exterior paint in...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
BUILD YOUR OWN STAIRS: Article and Videos Shows Building...
Published on June 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 19 minutes Late last fall I got an email from a friend, John,...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on June 25th, 2024
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Everything You Need to Know About Home Water Filtration ...
Published on June 18th, 2024
Clean water is very important for life, and making sure it is safe is key for our health Home water filters can get...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
VEHICLES: Repair or Replace? Here’s How I Decide
Published on June 18th, 2024
Want to spend as little as possible keeping a decent vehicle on the road While most people say "yes" to this...Continue Reading
Article
A Better Way to Install Door & Window Trim
Published on June 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Faster, neater trim and moulding installation with joints that never open up These...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Tips & Tricks for Building Great Outdoor Wood Projects
Published on June 13th, 2024
Got some outdoor building projects in mind Heavy 6x6 and 8x8 timbers of the kind you can get at any building supply...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
STAIR TREAD TRICK: See Simple Jig on Video
Published on June 13th, 2024
Are you building or renovating wooden stairs Or perhaps you need to precisely fit other pieces of wood tightly between...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH SUCCESS: 34 Years Experience With On...
Published on June 11th, 2024
Back in 1990, I prepared my first outdoor wood finishing sample to see how a particular product actually performed...Continue Reading
Roofing
ROOF REPAIR: Climb Up With Me & Learn to Fix Torn A...
Published on June 7th, 2024
Do you need some roof repair because your asphalt shingles got torn in the wind Let me show you how to fix that...Continue Reading