Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Isn’t My HRV Drying M...
Published on April 12th, 2024
Q: Why isn’t my heat recovery ventilator (HRV) working We’ve had the unit installed since our home was new five...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
RABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodwo...
Published on April 12th, 2024
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for anything other...Continue Reading
Philosophy
HOME SCHOOLING: How We Do It Differently
Updated on April 13th, 2024
Home schooling is increasing in popularity across North America and other places for a handful of reasons Over the...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
THE AMAZING PLUG WELD: Watch This Simple Trick for Joini...
Published on April 12th, 2024
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don't want a visible weld bead You can see a plug...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Published on April 12th, 2024
There are an infinite number of ways to build ugly visual mistakes into your home, but far fewer ways to do things...Continue Reading
Plumbing
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Is This Technology Right for You?
Published on April 12th, 2024
Of all the ways energy is used in modern homes, heating water is one of the largest and arguably one of the most...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Cut Threads in Ste...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: What’s the best way to make threads in steel for small bolts I know there are tools for this, but I’ve never...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
PLANNING TO FINISH YOUR BASEMENT? Crack Repair, Odour El...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I get basement renovation questions by email from people around the world, and I do my best to answer as many...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Learn to Build Your Own Fuel-F...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar generator might...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two V...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful do-it-yourself home improvement ventures you...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...Continue Reading