HOMEBUILDING: Furnace-Free House in Cold Toronto Heats for $20/Month
Learn About Reiner Hoyer’s fantastic super-efficient furnace free home and how he stays warm during the Toronto winters.
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VEHICLES: How I got My Pickup Truck to Last 35 Years and Counting
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away. Not me. I aim for a long haul relationship with my vehicles because it’s cheaper and better that way. If you’re willing to…
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What Newcomers Should Know Before Trying Online Casino Games
Thinking of diving into online casino gaming? Online casinos are more accessible than ever, with games and platforms designed to meet you wherever you are—on your phone, your laptop or on a break from your daily routine. If you’re someone…
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PRESSURE WASHERS: Eight Most Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Pressure washing is a popular home maintenance activity because it cleans brick, siding, decks and machinery thoroughly and in record time. I have used pressure washers for more than 25 years on a variety of surfaces so I know what…
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PLUMBING: My Favourite Way to Make PEX Water Pipe Connections
Join more than 85,000 people who have watched and learned from Steve’s tour of the ProPEX pipe and connection system.
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“How Can I Shorten a Door to Allow for Higher New Flooring?”
Question: What’s the best way to shorten two wooden doors as part of a laminate floor job I’m planning? I need advice for marking and cutting the bottom of these doors accurately and without splinters. Answer: This job is actually…
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PHILOSOPHY: Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me thinking. Mr. Lee improved the lives of a lot of people with the business he started and the…
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WOODWORKING: Assess The Ends of Boards, Not Just the Face
I’ve noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your investigations end, you’re missing out on insights that can lead to a lot of creative control and better woodworking. That’s…
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METALWORKING: Simple Plug Weld Joins Metal Invisibly
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You can see a plug weld happening in the video above. There are several circumstances where this approach makes a lot…
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MUSTY BASEMENT? Here’s How to Get Rid Of the Smell
If ever your basement was going to smell musty, the height of hot summer weather is when it’s most likely to happen. The thing is, musty basements are more than just annoying. They’re also an indication of poor indoor air…
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Choosing a Smart Thermostat for your HVAC System
Home thermostats have come a long way since the early mercury and bimetal models from years ago. Modern smart thermostats give you intelligent temperature control and the ability to reduce your energy use, which can lower costs and increase comfort….
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STONEWORKING: Splitting A Monster Rock With Plug-and-Feather Wedges
When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest rock drill and some ancient tools called plug and feather wedges. You can see the situation in the video…
