There’s a lot to love about brick construction, and the two videos here show some of the reasons it’s easy to like bricks and why you might want to consider using them if you’re building new or adding a major…
If you’re building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades. In fact, there’s no reason a deck should not last 50 years with the right design, and long deck life comes down to fastener…
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock. This is a common situation in many areas with lakes and cottages. I’ve had 35+ years figuring out the various…
Steve explains how a few minutes in the workshop makes things good happen.
Click below for a six minute video where I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part of a complete online course I offer on WOOD FINISHING FOR BEGINNERS. Click below to learn more…
Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air movement and condensation. I’ve built a number over the years, and my writing office is under the roof you see…
Question: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall? You can see it in the photo I sent. This never happens in summer, no matter how much it rains,…
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not since I discovered how fast and effective pro-grade electric saw chain sharpeners can be. Here at our country home on…
Question: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in my workshop? The holes are less than 1/8” in diameter and only seems to affect several of the newest boards…
Want to boost your turkey dinner game? Watch how we deep fry turkey’s at our place. I shot this video back at Christmas 2016. Our gear is a little different than most, but the procedure is the same as everyone…
Behind the design of every power tool there’s a group of people, and the unique perpectives they have result in the unique personalities of the various tool brands. And make no mistake, each power tool brand really does have a…
A few years ago I got an email from Mark K. He’s from British Columbia, Canada, and he’s been asking me questions from time to time over a few years as he built his beautiful log home. Mark’s latest questions…