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PURSUING TRUTH: Do The Work & It Will Take You Plac...
Updated on September 19th, 2020
Last time I explained how the world is filled with many religions, all seeking to make sense about life and the reality...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING BASICS: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Pl...
Published on September 9th, 2022
How do you hide the edges of veneered plywood or particleboard in furniture and cabinets you make Solid wood edging is...Continue Reading
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HAND PLANE SUCCESS: Hot-Rodding Your Hand Plane So It Wo...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
How to fine-tune your plane so it works like it should Hot-rodding Yes, this means tuning up for optimal...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
IRWIN GROOVELOCK PLIERS: An Under Appreciated Tool for H...
Published on January 18th, 2024
While it’s possible to be a homeowner without tools, why would you want to live that way So many of today’s home...Continue Reading
Flooring
Regrouting Ceramic Tile Floors & Walls
Published on February 8th, 2024
Ceramic floor tile will probably always maintain its place as one of the very best indoor flooring surfaces on the...Continue Reading
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home,...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many homeowners are woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting themselves against a potentially fatal threat, and...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
SMALL COUNTRY BUILDINGS: How to Create Good Ones That Last
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: How should I build the first small building on my 15 acre country property I don’t have a lot of experience,...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Simpler, Cheaper Alternative to Pellet Stoves
Updated on February 15th, 2021
The most I’ve ever paid for gasoline was $142/litre, and the experience left me feeling more than just fleeced It...Continue Reading
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Replace Your Own Wooden Tool Handles
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Many excellent hammers and axes are still made today with wooden handles and that’s because wood works so well in...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my under-the-front-steps basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are...Continue Reading
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Asphalt Roofing Bits and Pieces
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I have a tendency to shun new ways of doing things until the evidence in favour of innovation becomes too strong to...Continue Reading
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The 3 Phases of Installing Ceramic Tiles for Life
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Ceramic tiles can either make a terrific, long-lasting floor or an expensive nightmare, depending on how you deal with...Continue Reading