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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 3
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Click if you missed the first or second part of this series Every so often I find someone who has given up on the...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: 60-something Couple Build a House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Houses provide shelter, but the best are also expressions of the people who live in them And while many folks dream of...Continue Reading
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Clear Outdoor Wood Finishes that Work
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In 2005 I built and installed a large wooden entranceway and screen door feature at a big lakeside place, and I’d...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
BEST MIG WELDERS: Save Time With This Buyer’s Guid...
Published on April 24th, 2024
I've taught a lot of people how to weld over the years with my online course, and almost every one of these...Continue Reading
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TOOLS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION: 4 Options That Make a Big DI...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week
Published on December 28th, 2023
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Easy Fixes for Anchor Bolt Alignment Issues
Published on August 30th, 2022
When working on a structure that involves attaching metal or other parts to concrete, one of the biggest headaches you...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success
Updated on October 7th, 2022
Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
15 Tips for Building the Perfect Home Office
Updated on December 18th, 2023
More and more people depend on the ability to combine work and family life in the home, and a home office is the way to...Continue Reading
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4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Chances are good that if you’re in the middle of a do-it-yourself home renovation right now, it probably involves...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Water Well Drilling in Action
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In a 1981 York University research paper, geography professor Conrad Heidenreich showed how a little knowledge about...Continue Reading