Workshop
Good Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Published on May 27th, 2022
The small, simple garage workshop has been the birthplace of many great things in the world I often think of this as...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Updated on May 27th, 2022
A couple of autumns ago I climbed onto a small, deteriorating roof of a shed that I hadn’t walked on for 30 years...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
USING ROUND FIREWOOD PILES: How to Get Wood Out As You U...
Updated on May 27th, 2022
A subscriber asks "What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you've written about Do you...Continue Reading
Flooring
HOW TO REFINISH HARDWOOD FLOORS: Step-by-Step Do It Your...
Updated on February 10th, 2023
If you've got worn wooden floors and not enough money for professional refinishing, I’ve got an encouraging story to...Continue Reading
Philosophy
DIGITAL DISCIPLINE: An Essential Key to the Hands-On Life
Published on May 18th, 2022
Pete is a drywall contractor friend of mine (the best drywaller I know) who’s always quick with a joke and a smile,...Continue Reading
Article
STRONG, WATERPROOF, VERSATILE FOAMBOARD: A Great Way to ...
Published on May 18th, 2022
Every so often a new building material hits the scene and changes everything Something called KERDI-BOARD was an...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
VIDEO Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the best...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
"How can I learn to build my own house" This was a question I answered about 10 years ago by video for one of my...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
PRIMING SEASONAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch This Video to Make...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Now that the weather’s finally warming up, seasonal cottage owners everywhere are anticipating pine trees, sparkling...Continue Reading
Article
HURRICANE PROOF HOMES: How to Build Safer & Stronge...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Nobody builds houses in a hurricane As obvious as this sounds, it leads to a less obvious outcome What might seem like...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Anchoring Your Deck the Right Way
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Successful building is rarely as simple as it looks at first glance, and fastening a deck to your house is one of those...Continue Reading