Yards & Grounds
PRESSURE WASHER PITFALLS: Six Dangers to Watch For
Updated on February 15th, 2023
Pressure washers (also called power washers) are a popular home maintenance tool because they clean brick, siding,...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THREE KINDS OF MARRIAGES: The Beautiful, The Heroic ...
Published on December 30th, 2022
My wife and I will be married for 35 years in 2023, and during this time I’ve noticed that marriages fall roughly...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
IMPACT DRIVERS: Meet the Quietest Model in the World (So...
Published on December 30th, 2022
Deck screws have become a mainstay of construction, both professional and amateur, and impact drivers are a much better...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
Renovation Coaches Save Homeowners from Bad Guys (and So...
Published on December 30th, 2022
Earlier this year, I got a call from a man I known in the town nearest to us He bought a beautiful century home next...Continue Reading
Finishing
ABRASIVES GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Wor...
Published on December 30th, 2022
If you're into woodworking or home improvements, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
BC Volcano Keeps People From Slipping on Ice
Published on December 30th, 2022
Just like everyone who lives with winter, I have walkways, steps and porches that get slippery each year But for years...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...
Published on December 30th, 2022
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given by...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Milling Rough Lumber for Woodworking Projects
Published on December 23rd, 2022
If you've wondered of using rough lumber for your woodworking projects, this article is for you It covers the two main...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT FINISHING: Panelized Wall System Delivers Insul...
Updated on December 23rd, 2022
If you’re planning to finish or refinish your basement, I have both a warning and a recommendation Experiences that...Continue Reading
Generators
MULTI-FUEL GENERATORS: Ideal Option for Long-Term Outages
Updated on December 23rd, 2022
Home generators have never been more popular because people are more concerned than ever about backup electrical power...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
How to Prepare for a Long Car Journey Across the States
Published on December 19th, 2022
Few things compare to the thrill and excitement you’ll feel after you hit the open road, but your heart will surely...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ROCKWOOL: A Better Kind of Batt Insulation
Updated on December 16th, 2022
If you're tired of the itch and dust of working with fiberglass insulation, you'll want to hear about an alternative...Continue Reading