Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Q: Do I need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Published on January 18th, 2024
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful ...
Updated on February 5th, 2024
Do you want a great exterior door for your home This article is a good place to start I've been a cabinetmaker and...Continue Reading
Philosophy
IS CONNECTION WORTH IT? Thoughts on the Cost of Loving T...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Sometimes little things make big differences, especially when those little things happen when you're young The main...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
IRWIN GROOVELOCK PLIERS: An Under Appreciated Tool for H...
Published on January 18th, 2024
While it’s possible to be a homeowner without tools, why would you want to live that way So many of today’s home...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on January 11th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Inspect Your Oil Tank Heating System
Published on January 11th, 2024
Most people don’t like to be told what to do, especially when it costs them money But sometimes we really don’t...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Published on January 11th, 2024
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
GARDEN WEEDS: Five Tillage Tools & Techniques That ...
Published on January 11th, 2024
Nobody takes up gardening because it gives them the chance to hack away ineffectively at weeds You might tolerate this...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on January 11th, 2024
There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
PELLET STOVES: Tips for DIY Installations of This Econom...
Published on January 4th, 2024
What's involved in installing a wood pellet stove as a heating appliance If you're wondering if you can do this job...Continue Reading