Heating, A/C & Ventilation
BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms C...
Published on April 4th, 2023
Each year as summer heat comes on, I always get subscriber questions like this one: “Why are my upstairs bedrooms...Continue Reading
Workshop
Good Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Published on November 10th, 2023
The small, simple garage workshop has been the birthplace of many great things in the world I often think of this as I...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MAKING A HOME PLACE: The Real Reason Home Improvement Wo...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Back in August 2016, my wife and I waved goodbye to our first child as we left him installed in his...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
BUILD YOUR OWN TINY HOME: Plans, Videos & Money-Bac...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed about building your own tiny home, or having a professional build one for you Imagine a cozy,...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
6 Mistakes That Will Affect Your Home’s Beauty
Published on September 1st, 2022
In our fast-paced world, our house becomes the place where we restore and rejuvenate ourselves That's why it makes...Continue Reading
Article
Innovative Approaches to Gutter Cleaning
Published on April 18th, 2024
Cleaning your gutters is an important job, but it can be hard and dangerous work Luckily, some tools and techniques...Continue Reading
Article
“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a...
Updated on April 22nd, 2020
PUBLISHED 18Apr2020: Yesterday I got an email from a long-time reader and pen pal who always has good things...Continue Reading
Article
Understanding Energy-Focused Building Codes
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How energy efficient are new Canadian houses That’s not as easy a question to answer as you might think, and...Continue Reading
Article
How to Avoid the Mortgage Treadmill
Updated on July 5th, 2021
UPDATED 20Aug2019: I’m not sure how my conversation about the $250,000 mortgage came up, but it got me thinking about...Continue Reading
Article
Make Good Things Happen This DIY Season
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Canadian society used to be more do-it-yourself 30 years ago than it is today Ordinary people with day jobs used to...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: Two Strategies That I Use
Published on March 15th, 2024
More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a...Continue Reading
Roofing
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Published on March 15th, 2024
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people, simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground...Continue Reading