Article
3 Reasons Why 3M’s Painter’s Tape is Better ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Masking walls and trim effectively on your next painting job isn’t as easy as it looks, and ordinary masking tapes...Continue Reading
Roofing
TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?: Be Sure To Read This First
Published on May 22nd, 2024
There I am, center, on a reroofing project that also involved installing an openable roof window Installing a new...Continue Reading
Article
TOO HOT UPSTAIRS: Causes and Cures of this Widespread Pr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
When I grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada in the early 1970s, only one family in a neighbourhood of thousands...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
AVOID THE NURSING HOME: Visit My Website for Financial H...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed to make it...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
TOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Published on September 29th, 2023
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, truly innovative tools are rare They only make it to the mainstream once in...Continue Reading
Adhesives
EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: Choosing the Right Waterproof Outdo...
Published on August 30th, 2024
Exterior adhesives for gluing wood (and other things) are different than what makes sense for indoor...Continue Reading
Landscaping
Lawn Fertility Adventure
Updated on October 29th, 2014
I’ve never been much for lawn care beyond mowing and whipper snipping, but this year I’m trying something different...Continue Reading
Article
Finishing the Basement
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In the event I ever get around to becoming a university professor, I’ve got my first research topic chosen:...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
Updated on March 6th, 2024
Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
Roofing
EAVESTROUGH LEAKS: Two Options to Consider for Back-Of-T...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#2 Watch Time =2 1/2 minutes Got water...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A: Septic System Restored Without Digging
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Q: Is there something easier than a full rebuilt to get my sluggish, 40-year-old septic system working properly I...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
WORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 14 Dec2019: In 2018 I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found...Continue Reading