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Five Power Tools That Changed the World
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Your options for succeeding with do-it-yourself building and home repair projects have never been greater than they are...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Published on February 5th, 2016
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles A: Yes Definitely If the existing shingles are not...Continue Reading
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SELF RELIANCE: The Five Habits of Highly Successful Home...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Over the last 25 years I’ve seen more than a few homesteaders try to build a life of self sufficiency but give up...Continue Reading
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BETTER SHINGLING: Install Asphalt Shingles From The Top Down
Published on November 30th, 2023
A while back a reader asked Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down I’ve heard this...Continue Reading
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Four Ways to Make Renovations Feel Right
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Ever notice how some indoor spaces feel great and others make you feel lousy The difference comes down to a handful of...Continue Reading
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Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the op...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the open roof on my 600 sq ft cottage I understand that roof...Continue Reading
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Picking Paint Colours Easily
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The Inspirations device is a hand-held electronic gizmo that does something I didn’t think possible Place it against...Continue Reading
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How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet Back in 1990, I had the second floor of our 60-year-old bungalow enlarged...Continue Reading
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The Delusions of a Crackpot? 6 of 6
Published on September 18th, 2020
This is the final instalment in a six-part series on life, death and what may lie beyond the here-and-now, and I’ve...Continue Reading
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What’s the best substrate for a painted wood floor?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I plan to remove old carpet from a medium-sized bedroom, and then paint the floor Trouble is, its just chipboard...Continue Reading
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POWER TOOLS: Cordless Miter Saws Get Good + Miter Joint ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down to tools, and one particular kind of tool makes building...Continue Reading