Drywalling is one of those DIY renovation skills that takes a lot of practice to get good at, especially when it comes to finishing and mudding. That’s why I’m a big fan of products and tools that let non-professionals do…
It’s a frustrating feeling. You walk into your kitchen ready to cook, only to be met with crowded benchtops, overstuffed drawers, and that nagging sense that there’s simply not enough space. Yet when you look closer, you realise most of…
Sooner or later, every tap starts dripping. Watch as Steve shows you the basics of replacing a faucet cartridge in a standard plumbing set up.
Our world has become entirely dependent on centrally supplied electricity, and this has brought a lot of good to humanity. That said, there’s good reason to believe that the reliability of this electrical supply isn’t as solid as it might…
There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor woodworking projects, and that’s what you’ll learn about here. You’ll find them useful for almost every project involving big, exterior wood. Decks, docks, gazebos, swing sets,…
Question: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house? The space is dry and in good shape, and I’m planning to install basement subfloor panels as part of a campaign to finish the space….
Sooner or later, in more ways than one, staying sane in this life involves mastering mental strategies. If you’re a hands-on person who values quality, there’s also a chance you battle with perfectionism on a physical, hands-on level. I used…
The term “gnat” means different things to different people, but generally they’re small biting and non-biting flying insects that often appear in groups. Sometimes spelled “nats” or “knats”, the annoyance they cause when flying around your home remains the…
Woodworking is all about cutting wood into pieces and joining those pieces together again in better ways. The video above is all about the cutting-wood-to-length-wisely part of the craft and the techniques you’ll see in this video are perfect for…
Your driveway’s biggest enemy is not the weather or heavy traffic – it is what lies beneath the surface. While most homeowners focus on choosing the right paving material, the soil underneath determines whether your investment will last decades or…
My oldest son, Robert, heats his small place with a unique stove made especially to burn anthracite coal. The stove looks old but is made new now in New England. Although this stove can burn wood, watch the video above…
There’s something special about getting your water from a hand pump. Somehow water tastes a little bit better when it comes as a result of some exercise. Even if you do have an electric well pump at your place, as…