Painting & Decorating
6 Mistakes That Will Affect Your Home’s Beauty
Published on September 1st, 2022
In our fast-paced world, our house becomes the place where we restore and rejuvenate ourselves That's why it makes...Continue Reading
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How important is it that wood siding be installed over s...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How important is it that wood siding be installed over strapping to provide ventilation My husband and I built a...Continue Reading
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“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a...
Updated on April 22nd, 2020
PUBLISHED 18Apr2020: Yesterday I got an email from a long-time reader and pen pal who always has good things...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
A Guide to Cleaning Up After a Storm
Published on February 7th, 2023
If the weather forecast predicts a storm, it is always best to make preparations beforehand to minimize damage and...Continue Reading
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How to Avoid the Mortgage Treadmill
Updated on July 5th, 2021
UPDATED 20Aug2019: I’m not sure how my conversation about the $250,000 mortgage came up, but it got me thinking about...Continue Reading
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Workshop Date Nights
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Back in the summer, my wife, Mary, ventured into a backwoods antique shop near our home on Manitoulin Island It’s run...Continue Reading
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Make Good Things Happen This DIY Season
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Canadian society used to be more do-it-yourself 30 years ago than it is today Ordinary people with day jobs used to...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: Two Strategies That I Use
Published on March 15th, 2024
More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
MAKE YOUR OWN SHOP-CUT VENEER: Why It’s Easy to Li...
Updated on January 6th, 2023
Never heard of making your own shop-cut veneer Let me show you why it's a powerful technique that's worth using because...Continue Reading
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Basement Finishing Tips that Prevent Mold
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Mold: A Common Problem in Canadian Homes My niece moved into a basement apartment early last year, but she had to move...Continue Reading
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The Real Magic of DIY
Updated on July 5th, 2021
There’s a hidden source of joy that’s both deeply satisfying and more thoroughly forgotten than ever It’s the...Continue Reading
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Finish Your Deck in 3 Successful Steps
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Almost everyone who puts up a new wooden deck is inevitably offered a range of information from friendly, well-meaning...Continue Reading