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A PATTERN LANGUAGE: My Favourite Classic Home Design Book
If you’re interested in gaining more than just added floor space from your upcoming home renovation or new belt, there’s…
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home, The More You Need One
Let me begin with a true story . . . Twenty years ago a young and energetic man moved to our…
CASE STUDY: Log Home Builder’s Work Takes Your Breath Away
Think you’ve seen everything log building has to offer? Think again, as we show you how this Canadian craftsman takes…
Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video
Watch me test a foundation crack repair system for strength using two tractors and some chain . . . I…
6 Guaranteed Ways To Improve Your Home’s Security
Most people think burglaries won’t happen to them, but they’re more common than you might think. In fact, thousands of…
MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syndrome
If you’ve got musty smells in your carpeted house, especially during the warm weather that’s coming, this article will help…
BATTLING BEDBUGS: Everything You Need to Know
A bedbug infestation is nothing short of a nightmare. The more you know about bedbugs, where bedbugs hide, how to…
The Role of Professional Boiler Repair Services in New York’s Winter Prep
As winter approaches, New Yorkers must ensure their heating systems are functioning efficiently. Professional boiler repair services play a crucial…
How Water Damage Weakens Foundations and How to Fix It
Water always flows to the lowest point, and the foundation is the lowest point of your home. However, water should…
SPRAY FOAM: “What Kind Should I Use?”
Question: Do you have a recommended brand and type of spray foam in a can, other than the usual closed…
We Buy Houses Fast: How to Sell Your Home for Cash and Move On
You want to sell your home quickly, without the hassle of repairs or endless showings. You’re tired of waiting for…
THE RAIL THING: How to Build a beautiful Box Newel Stair Railing
Woodworking tools and skills offer more than just the chance to create custom furniture and projects. It’s also your ticket…
Sustainable Interior Design Tips for an Eco-Friendly Home
Home design is all about self-expression and putting your stamp on a place. However, it’s also about making a home…
How to Stop Small Issues from Turning into Expensive Repairs
When it comes to home maintenance, minor problems can escalate quickly if left unchecked. What starts as a tiny leak,…
WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough…
DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent & 20-year Update
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes…
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Should you get one? Video Tour of How They Work
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can’t. First, they’re small. They take up little space because they…
“What Can I Put Underneath New flooring To Make Things Quieter?”
Manufactured from recycled tires, QuietDown is a Canadian-made rubber sheet material that reduces sound transmission between floors. Lay it down…
BUILDING SCALE HOUSE MODELS: A Great Way to Design & Practice Construction
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home…
“How Can I Bore 2″ Holes in a Concrete Basement Floor?”
Question: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an…
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