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Updated on October 30th, 2021
How to fine-tune your plane so it works like it should Hot-rodding Yes, this means tuning up for optimal...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I expand the living space in my house on a tight budget We are a family of five and my middle child is 9...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISHING: My Favourite One-Time Treatment ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize This is...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 6th, 2022
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it Whether the room...Continue Reading
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Updated on March 24th, 2023
The world is faster, more demanding, less free and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Published on January 4th, 2024
If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 6 – Water...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is the sixth chapter in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to...Continue Reading
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The Right Stuff: 5 Products That Make DIY Life Easier
Updated on July 8th, 2021
A constant stream of new products flow through my workshop for testing, and the best of them can make a big difference...Continue Reading
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Structural Insulated Panels
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’ve ever picked up a piece of rigid foam sheet with your bare hands in winter, you know what a great insulation...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Danish Inventor Brought the World the Roof Window Skylight
Published on April 26th, 2024
Thousands of homes are brighter, airier and more inviting today because of the life’s work of an inventor and...Continue Reading
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LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Worksho...
Published on August 17th, 2023
There’s a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items you build, and not many home woodworkers...Continue Reading
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Energy-Efficient DIY Device Increases Homeowners Safety
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Friends of mine lost a precious place to fire last summer, and the event got me thinking about the confusion that sets...Continue Reading