In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for steel (hint: it’s not a twist bit!); see the importance of using cutting oil; and learn how to mark metal properly for drilling
Rooms built above unheated garages often suffer from cold floors during winter. Even when insulation is installed between the floor joists, the space below remains cold and continues to pull heat out of the floor structure. In cold climates like…
Key Takeaways Thinking about a home standby generator? This guide explains how standby generators work, what an automatic transfer switch does, how load shedding can reduce generator size and cost, and when a portable generator may be the better backup…
Video Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes Key Takeaways Finishing a basement can dramatically increase the usable space in a home, but full basement renovations can be expensive and risky in areas where moisture may occasionally appear. A semi-finished basement…
See Steve explain the difference between nitrile and latex gloves; understand how to choose disposable work gloves so they can be reused; watch unboxing of biodegradable disposable work gloves; recognize why protective gloves make sense in the workshop
Duct cleaning is one of the most oversold services in the home services industry, and also one of the most genuinely useful. Both statements are true, which is exactly why homeowners find the topic so confusing. There is a version…
Making delicious chocolate chip cookies in our homestead kitchen!
Can a 12 volt reciprocating saw really do a decent job in the real world? See this quick video tool tour and see why Steve likes this small but spunky tool. It may be small, but it’s pretty tough.
Outdoor wood boilers rely on combustion air to burn wood efficiently. If the blower fan supplying air to the fire is weak or poorly directed, the wood burns slowly and produces less heat. This can lead to smoky exhaust, creosote…
Epoxy garage floor coatings can create a durable, glossy surface, but many DIY epoxy floors fail within a few years. The most common problems are poor concrete preparation, moisture in the slab, and using thin epoxy paint instead of industrial…
Hand planes are one of the most useful tools in woodworking, but many people struggle to use them well. Learning how to use a hand plane properly allows you to flatten boards, smooth surfaces, and create precise edges without sandpaper…
If you’re planning to build a deck, dock, fence, gazebo, or any outdoor structure that uses screws, there’s one power tool that will make the job dramatically easier: an impact driver. Deck screws and structural screws are excellent fasteners for…