Cottages & Cabins
PRIMING SEASONAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch This Video to Make...
Published on October 27th, 2023
Every year when winter turns to spring, seasonal cottage owners everywhere are anticipating pine trees, sparkling blue...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
The Modern Shed: Using Steel for Your Building Needs
Updated on October 30th, 2023
Imagine you're building your dream shed You want it to be sturdy, durable, and cost-effective Have you considered...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results
Published on October 20th, 2023
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Published on October 18th, 2023
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
Roofing
Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute a Convincing Alternative
Published on October 18th, 2023
A few years ago I was walking down a busy street in downtown Toronto on a sunny summer afternoon and I happened to look...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Brushless Motors: Understanding the Current Evolution in...
Published on October 12th, 2023
Every so often a sudden and significant advance happens in the world of tools, and a few years ago was one of those...Continue Reading
Plumbing
GOT SMELLY WATER? See a Simple Solution & How It Works
Published on October 12th, 2023
Got bacteria or odours in your household water A hydrogen peroxide injection system offers two benefits for home water...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
DOWEL JOINERY: Why It’s Easy to Love This Great Wo...
Updated on May 15th, 2024
If I had to choose just one method to join project parts for the rest of my woodworking career, the dowel joint would...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
6 Weatherproofing Tasks to Take Care of Yourself (Plus R...
Published on October 10th, 2023
Taking care of your home so it can withstand harsh weather is crucial in maintaining its longevity The effects of...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Custom Garage Door 101: How To Pick The Best Material
Updated on October 19th, 2023
Imagine arriving home after a long day to a garage door that flawlessly reflects your personal style That feels good,...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
MIG Welder Fixes Bread Maker in Home Workshop
Published on October 6th, 2023
After faithfully producing hundreds of loaves of bread over a decade or so, the spindle on our hardworking household...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on August 2nd, 2024
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of...Continue Reading