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VIDEO: Tool Libraries Empower People
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Never heard of a tool libraries That's going to change All around the world people are discovering the power of...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Cordless Combos Offer Best Bang For Your Tool Buck
Updated on December 16th, 2022
Planning to buy some cordless tools This article can help you buy better for less money let me start with a...Continue Reading
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KNOB & TUBE WIRING: Options for Dealing With This A...
Published on January 25th, 2024
The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 100-year old brick home you just...Continue Reading
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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
Updated on November 12th, 2022
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...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Interior Design Featur...
Updated on September 12th, 2023
Q: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible...Continue Reading
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Custom Built Cabins Are Economical Options for Urban or ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
One bright side of a world preoccupied with financial doom and gloom is that moderation and frugality are back in...Continue Reading
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Learn to Discern Light Bulb Quality
Updated on May 17th, 2022
About five years ago, various provinces across Canada began working towards eliminating old-fashioned incandescent...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Inspect Your Oil Tank Heating System
Published on January 11th, 2024
Most people don’t like to be told what to do, especially when it costs them money But sometimes we really don’t...Continue Reading
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OPEN VERANDAHS: Old-Time Feature Adds More Than Traditio...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The old-time, roof-covered open porch, or verandah, is one traditional architectural feature that’s staging a...Continue Reading
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Shower problem calls for permanent solution!
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I live in a six year-old two story home, and when the shower or bath faucets are turned on in the bathroom, the...Continue Reading