Drywall Installation & Repairs
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Hanging Something...
Published on August 30th, 2024
Hollow wall anchors like these are among the strongest options for securing heavy objects to drywall Metal...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...
Published on August 23rd, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 33 minutes Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your rural water...Continue Reading
Philosophy
DIGITAL IDENTITY THEFT: What It’s Like & How ...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
One of many forged credit card applications made as part of an identity theft spending spree done in my name The...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Published on July 30th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 1/2 minutes Back in the early 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...
Published on July 26th, 2024
Question: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS: DIY Solar & Off Grid Living
Published on July 5th, 2024
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage How about wind energy I'd like to tell...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
FACTORY FINISHED CEILING PLANKS: An Easy Way to Make You...
Published on June 12th, 2024
This ceiling is done with the same Armstrong system I show in the video coming up It's much easier to install than...Continue Reading
Philosophy
ONE YEAR TO LIVE: The Mindset That Motivates Towards Virtue
Published on June 7th, 2024
Life on this earth is a journey, and like this boardwalk on Manitoulin Island, Canada, where I live, journeys...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Biscuit Joiners Can Boost the Style of Your Home
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're a woodworker but have never tried biscuit joinery, you should definitely read this article and watch the...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Cordless Combos Offer Best Bang For Your Tool Buck
Published on May 17th, 2024
Planning to buy some cordless tools This article can help you buy better for less money let me start with a story...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Solving Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Problems
Published on May 15th, 2024
Got a cathedral ceiling or vaulted ceiling that's giving you trouble with condensation and leaking Let me tell you...Continue Reading