10 Things to Consider Before Building a Cabin
Have you ever wanted to build your own cabin? I’ve done this several times, and here are 10 things for you to consider as you set out on this journey.
-
-
Top Tips to Improve Drainage in Your Garden
The presence of moisture is among the features of a healthy landscape. However, too much water can cause waterlogging and root rot. Implementing ways to improve water flow and absorption is essential for maintaining a healthy home garden. Below are…
-
How to Incorporate Handmade Art into Your Home Décor
Handmade art brings warmth, authenticity, and character to any home. While mass-produced décor items can be appealing, they often lack the individuality and charm that handcrafted pieces provide. Adding handmade elements into a space not only enhances its aesthetic appeal…
-
How to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire
Watch this week’s how-to video and learn:
-
METAL DRILLING MADE EASY: See How a Car Jack Helps Big-Time
If you ever have to drill holes in the underside of a vehicle frame, you know how hard it is to get the job done with only a hand drill. All that constant pressure required from your arm can be…
-
SMARTPHONE CHOOSES PAINT COLOURS: Let Your Electronics Help You Out
Sometimes choosing paint colours for your home is as much of a challenge and putting the paint on, and that’s where something called the NIX Mini Color Sensor can help. I have no reason to recommend it except that I’ve…
-
How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall
Got some big, ugly holes in your interior walls? Want to patch them perfectly on your own? Watch the video above and learn. It’s part of my hands-on, how-to course, “Learn to Patch Walls Like a Pro” Click to discover more…
-
LIGHTEST & WARMEST BASEMENT SUBFLOOR OPTION – See This All-New 100% Foam Product
Building products are always getting better, and that goes especially for items made for finishing basement. Insul-Armor is an up-and-coming subfloor product that does a number of things exceptionally well. It’s light in weight, it cuts easily with a knife,…
-
BETTER TRACTION ON ICE: I Finally Found Something I Like Putting on My Walkway & Steps
I get plenty of winter ice where I live, but I’ve always opted to put nothing on sidewalks and steps to boost traction because sand, salt and ice melter products are so messy and not that effective. This year I…
-
5 Simple Tools Beginners Always Overlook
Tools are at the heart of DIY and woodworking, and this video offers five of my favourite simple tools and why I like them.
-
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
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. He asked in particular about a foundation on…
-
Basketball Without Borders: The Rise of Global Streetball Culture
Streetball is not just basketball; it is an expression of freedom and a culture in its own right. It originated from outdoor courts in local neighborhoods and is an aggressive mix of different styles, played in different venues. Streetball has…
