Article
All-Foam Basement Subfloor Panels Boost Warmth and Disco...
Updated on October 1st, 2021
Autumn is when most basement finishing campaigns begin, and it's where the first serious (and often unfixable)...Continue Reading
Article
HAND PLANE SUCCESS: Hot-Rodding Your Hand Plane So It Wo...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
How to fine-tune your plane so it works like it should Hot-rodding Yes, this means tuning up for optimal...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Gr...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps on working even when...Continue Reading
Article
HOUSE INSULATION: The Surprising Truth About Insulation ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real world It's a huge but...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
SOLAR GENERATORS: Three Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Updated on June 17th, 2022
Are you looking for emergency backup power during a blackout Solar generators convert the energy of the sun into...Continue Reading
Recently Interesting
BASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty B...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How a basement is finished has a big effect on indoor air quality throughout your home That's because more than half...Continue Reading
Recently Interesting
SUCCESS & FAILURE: How “Personal RPM” A...
Updated on October 9th, 2021
When people ask me what I do for a living, the conversation usually goes something like this For the last 25+...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
OLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (a...
Updated on September 18th, 2021
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place Many older houses...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
WOODWORKING CHISELS: See French-Made All-Steel Framing C...
Updated on April 13th, 2019
There’s no shortage of chisels in the world, but almost all of them fall short on two counts: either the handles...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WATER SUPPLY PIPE CONNECTIONS: Watch The Coolest Plumbin...
Updated on April 19th, 2022
The world of plumbing has changed a lot over the last 15 years, and PEX pipe is one big reason why Even if you're not...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Move Basement Heat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I arrange the heating ducts as I convert an unfinished basement space into a couple of bedrooms Right now...Continue Reading
Article
WINTERIZING WATER SYSTEMS: Simple System Is 100% Reliable
Updated on November 13th, 2021
Got a seasonal water system to put away for the winter Watch the video below to learn about a fast, fool-proof way to...Continue Reading