Philosophy
AN UNPLUGGED PEOPLE: Take a Peek At What The Amish Read
Updated on March 16th, 2024
Back in 2014 or so, an Amish couple – David and Miriam – moved onto an abandoned farm a few miles from our place...Continue Reading
Roofing
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Published on March 15th, 2024
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people, simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid
Published on March 8th, 2024
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
SEE WORLD’S BEST BRICK TIE: Plus Click to a Free B...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Brick ties are hidden pieces of hardware that tie brick veneer to the underlying wall frame of some modern house...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOOD CARVING CLASSIC: How to Carve Incised Letters &...
Published on March 1st, 2024
It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BUILD YOUR OWN CLASSIC CABINETS: Learn How With My Onlin...
Published on March 1st, 2024
If you'd like to save money and have a great time building your own amazing kitchen cabinets, built-ins or perhaps a...Continue Reading
Article
Why Your “Heated” Basement is Cold in Winter...
Published on February 21st, 2024
If you’ve dealt with the technical matters of life very much, you know there can be a big difference between theory...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...
Published on February 21st, 2024
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase...Continue Reading
Plumbing
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It t...
Published on February 21st, 2024
"How can I install a submersible pump in my household well" If you're asking this question, then this is the article...Continue Reading
Outdoors
QUICK & EASY CONCRETE FOUNDATION PAD: Build One Wit...
Published on February 21st, 2024
Do you need a concrete support pad for a shed, hot tub, standby generator or anything else small and in your backyard...Continue Reading
Roofing
ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Published on January 31st, 2024
Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather Is this ice causing problems You might find...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading