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Q&A of the Week: “Why Is Our House Too Dry?”
Updated on December 5th, 2020
Q: Why has our new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) given my husband and I nasal problems and nose bleeds Following...Continue Reading
Woodworking
Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Updated on December 13th, 2020
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me...Continue Reading
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Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Updated on December 5th, 2020
Want the look of an authentic, wood framed rafter roof when viewed from below, but with the energy efficiency of modern...Continue Reading
How To & Home Improvement
PULLING THEIR WEIGHT: Three Tools That Can Move the Big Stuff
Updated on December 1st, 2020
In this article you will learn about: block and tackle setups for rope come-along winches for powerful pulling...Continue Reading
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HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
Updated on November 28th, 2020
The world is faster, more demanding and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in the 21st...Continue Reading
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looking At The Ends of Boards (Video Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
I've noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your...Continue Reading
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MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Boards From Small Logs (Video Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
If you're thinking of building stairs (or have a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
GENERATORS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING: Features to Look for As You Shop
Updated on November 20th, 2020
Choosing a generator for outdoor living activities Models that are ideal for camping, RVing and outdoor events are...Continue Reading
How To & Home Improvement
BASEMENT SUBFLOOR INSTALLATION TIPS: See How It’s Done in the Real World
Updated on November 20th, 2020
Want to do as good a job as possible installing a subfloor in your basement Watch the video tutorial up next for...Continue Reading