Kitchens
GOT WONKY CABINET DOORS? Replace Those Bad European Hinges
Published on March 8th, 2024
From everything I see, modern kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors in many homes are in bad shape It's mostly because of...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
BC Volcano Keeps People From Slipping on Ice
Published on December 30th, 2022
Just like everyone who lives with winter, I have walkways, steps and porches that get slippery each year But for years...Continue Reading
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WORLD’S EASIEST TIME PIECE: Simple Clock Eases Vis...
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference, and for some people this means an easy...Continue Reading
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Swimming Lessons, Swimming Pools & Pool Envy
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I love swimming, and the fact that I've never owned a pool is one reason I'm susceptible to swimming pool envy My first...Continue Reading
Fencing
CEDAR RAIL FENCES: A Few Thoughts While Fixing an Heirloom
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this video (4 minutes) visit with Steve as he Fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of...Continue Reading
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Wrapped Profiles are a Convincing Wood Substitute
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Real wood is a great thing, but high-quality substitutes are becoming so convincing that they've got to make you...Continue Reading
Kitchens
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Updated on March 19th, 2024
I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he happened to mention the price of his...Continue Reading
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Choosing Windows and Doors Wisely
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Crucial Issue#1: Glazing Features That Matter Of all the tricks engineers use to overcome the fact that glass is a...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Small Town Couple Makes Good Life for Themselves ...
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Over the last couple of years I’ve been getting more than the usual number of emails from people looking for advice...Continue Reading
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SHOWER STALL SUPREME: How a DIYer Built a Great Bathroom...
Published on August 3rd, 2022
Brad Elkins is not a contractor, and that’s precisely why his story is worth telling He’s living proof that an...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on August 2nd, 2024
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of...Continue Reading
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What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate fl...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate flooring It’s happening on the ends of some boards, and I...Continue Reading