Got a seasonal water system that you need to protect from freezing? Check out this reliable, economical system I installed with a friend as a converts a seasonal property to year-round use.
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I live in a six year-old two story home, and when the shower or bath faucets are turned on in the bathroom, the cold water pipe vibrates and makes a knocking noise. I’ve located the spot in the basement where…
Question: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior doors at my house? They face south and the old finish is in bad shape. I’ve been quoted $1000 to do this job (just refinishing, not even…
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, lets homeowners in on the pros and cons of living with a tankless water heater.
Question: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter? The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about warping. I’m retired and don’t want to spend the $200 a month it costs to keep minimal heat…
When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest rock drill and some ancient tools called plug and feather wedges. You can see the situation in the video…
Watch as my son, Robert, and I split a piece of limestone that’s way too big for a mini excavator to move. We used a technique involving some ancient tools called “plug and feather” wedges, plus the fastest rotary hammer…