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Nix Mini Color Sensor: An Easier Way to Match Paint Colours
Sometimes choosing paint colours for your home is as much of a challenge and putting the paint on, and that’s…
How to Patch Large Holes in Drywall Like a Pro
Got some big, ugly holes in drywall? Want to patch them perfectly on your own? Watch the video below and…
Insulated Basement Subfloor: A Better Way to Finish Basement Floors
Building products are always getting better, and that goes especially for items made for finishing basement. Insul-Armor is a unique…
3 Cordless Power Tools That Make DIY Work Easier
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and…
Furnace Won’t Start? A Homeowner’s Troubleshooting Checklist Before Calling for Heating Furnace Repair
The first properly cold morning of the season has a way of exposing every weak spot in a heating system…
Practical Ways To Keep Essential Items Accessible During Outdoor Projects
Tools and materials are not all what outdoor projects need. When you are working on a fence, garden plot, or…
How to Polish Brass: The Important First Step Most People Miss
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings…
How to Stain Wood Properly: Get Rich, Even Colour Every Time
Click below for a six minute video where I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This…
UNVENTILATED ATTICS: Are They Any Good?
Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air…
Wet Ceiling in Winter? Causes and Solutions Explained
Question: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall?…
Powderpost Beetles: How to Get Rid of Insects Eating Wood
Question: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in…
Pine Flooring Pros and Cons: What I’ve Learned After 30+ Years
A few years ago I got an email from Mark K. He’s from British Columbia, Canada, and he’s been asking…
Choosing the Right Paper for Blueprints Technical Drawings and Construction Planning
Step onto any active job site and, somewhere between the scaffolding and the site trailer, you will still find a…
What Carlsbad Homeowners Should Inspect Before Sealing Exterior Pest Entry Points
A tube of caulk and a free weekend can feel like the obvious answer to a pest problem. Spot a…
How Anaheim DIY Repairs Can Accidentally Cover Up Early Termite Warning Signs
A homeowner notices a bubble in the paint on a window frame and presses it with a thumbnail. The surface…
Why Sofas and Upholstered Furniture Can Hide Bed Bug Activity
Most people picture bed bugs in a mattress, but the living room sofa is just as inviting to them. Bed…
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher…
WATERBASED URETHANE: Apply It So It Actually Looks Great
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not as easy to…
BETTER EXTERIOR WALLS: How to Get Better Performance for New Homes & Additions
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains four insulation options to ensure your new home or addition is energy efficient.
How Routine Exterior Repairs Can Help Keep Household Pests Out
A house can look tight from the curb and still leak at the edges. Pests do not need a broken…
How to Refinish a Table Top for a Smooth, Streak-Free Finish
QUESTION: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I…
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