UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood finish again that I have a love-hate relationship with. It’s called Tried and True Varnish Oil, I buy…
Investing in a walk-in bath tub is a big decision. If you make this decision right, you’ll enjoy a lot of benefit. Choose wrong and it could be an unwise investment. This guide will get you started finding the best…
In this autobody repair video (part 2 of 2), see . . . how to apply paint to a repaired area; how to apply clear coat and wet sand it smooth; why you need to check auto repairs for flaws when dry; and how to power buffing new autobody paint for a perfect shine.
Click for 50% discount on HOW TO FINISH A BASEMENT course until tomorrow October 6, 2019. Few people realize how inadequate common basement finishing practices are until it’s too late. Even many professional builders routinely finish basements in ways that lead to…
Insulation R values seem straight forward enough. The bigger the number, the better the insulation, right? Not really. Not even close. Let Steve show you why insulation R values are misleading, and what you can do about it.
See an ugly hole in a plastic bumper being repaired. Learn how to use construction adhesive to form the backing of a repair. See the best way to shape autobody filler and sand the primer coat.
Canadian economist Jeff Rubin has a book that everyone should read, especially if you cut your own firewood. It’s called Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller. In it Rubin makes a well-supported case for the…
Are you looking for emergency backup power during a blackout? Solar generators convert the energy of the sun into electrical power for running and charging small items, and they’re a hot item these days. That said, there are a lot…
Q: What’s the best way to strip back to bare wood on a deck that I started to finish with a stain that I don’t like? I’ve covered two-thirds of the deck, but the opaque results are not what I want….
In this week’s video episode, watch how cedar shingles make a great wall siding; see
one way to make a vertical drainage pathway behind shingles; watch
how a saggy old shed is refurbished using cedar shingle siding
How a basement is finished has a big effect on indoor air quality throughout your home. That’s because more than half the rec room finishing jobs I see are done badly enough to cause potential health issues with indoor air quality…
Floral designs have always been one of the most popular design trends and still continues to dominate interior design in 2021. However, you might be looking for new and innovative ways through which you can incorporate floral designs in your…