Learning & How-To
How can I protect the exposed concrete foundation on my ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In this video I answer a homeowner who asked for advice on how to protect the exposed concrete foundation...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
How to Fix Drywall Nail Pops/Screw Pops
Published on April 3rd, 2024
In this video I show you how to fix drywall nail pops – one of the most common types of household drywall...Continue Reading
Article
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement I glued 1 1/2"-thick white styrofoam...Continue Reading
Article
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
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Published on September 29th, 2023
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
Finishing
INTERIOR WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video From My Online Course
Updated on April 4th, 2024
Are you frustrated with the results you get finishing wood in your home workshop My online course Wood Finishing for...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
Article
DECK INFO: New Life for Middle-Aged Decks
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I get more reader emails about finishing old decks than any other outdoor home improvement topic, and the different...Continue Reading
Article
Will weeping tiles prevent all dampness in my basement?
Updated on August 10th, 2015
We've just gone to a lot of trouble and expense installing drainage tiles around our basement, but we're concerned it...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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Top 2 Roof Maintenance Strategies
Updated on August 12th, 2021
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to extending the life of your roof You...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shi...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again As I polish the metal only some areas come...Continue Reading