Learning & How-To
New Ways to Earn Productively Wherever You Live
Updated on May 1st, 2024
A while back one of my kids started studying the industrial revolution for school, and he asked me a...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
How to Repair Concrete Cracks in a Floor
Updated on August 9th, 2024
A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete slab There's a lot of...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Your Quick Guide To Working Capital Ratio
Published on April 25th, 2024
Most businesses go bankrupt not because they're not making profits but because they run dry of cash when they need it...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
HOW TO CUT A TREE WITH A CHAINSAW: The Dos And Don’ts ...
Published on April 24th, 2024
Among all do-it-yourself projects, felling trees is one of the most dangerous Although you're the one who has to...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How Local Shopping Trends Boost Community Economy
Published on April 24th, 2024
When you buy a cup of coffee from the local cafe, or pick up a gift from a neighborhood store, it’s an act that...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Published on April 24th, 2024
These asbestos shingles were popular until the 1960s and they do last a long time Repainting or removal poses...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
How to Paint Aluminum Siding
Published on April 12th, 2024
Aluminum siding is great stuff, and you don't have to replace it just because it's losing its finish and growing lichen...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WOOD CEILINGS PLANKS: Video Tour of Prefinished, Easy-to...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I recently took a close look at the topic of wood-looking ceiling planks as an alternative to the typical drywall and...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ALUMINUM SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install It The Rig...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Soffit and fascia are what you call the horizontal and vertical extensions of a roof over exterior walls, and depending...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Fine Woodworking Without Wood
Published on March 28th, 2024
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Comparing Brick Staining and Brick Painting
Published on March 27th, 2024
Brick staining and brick painting are two popular methods for updating the look of brickwork Both techniques offer...Continue Reading