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OIL FINISHES FOR WOOD: A Beautiful & Repairable Option
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 17Oct2019: There’s something important about finishing wood that I’ve come to realize, and it’s taken a...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 6JUN2017 Dowel joints are one of the best ways to connect pieces of wood in the home workshop They're...Continue Reading
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3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your De...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Your deck is a major investment and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it looking...Continue Reading
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RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Some of the bravest people I know move into inexpensive older homes, they reverse decades of massive deterioration...Continue Reading
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HANDS-ON VIDEO: Simple Outdoor Timberframing Tips
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click and watch how Steve Maxwell uses simple tools to make outdoor timber frame projects look great The details you...Continue Reading
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PLANS DOWNLOAD: Make a Cold Room That Works
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Lots of homeowners would love to have a cold room, but most cold rooms simply don't work Too cold in winter and too...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Boost Energy Efficiency with Spray...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you want your house to be warmer in winter and less expensive to heat There’s an under-used insulation upgrade...Continue Reading
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Simple, Secure Storage
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply around rural homes and cottages But as true as this is, it doesn’t...Continue Reading
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Insulating a Gas Furnace Air Intake Pipe
Updated on February 15th, 2021
A regular reader named Ed has a gas furnace air intake pipe that sweats condensation during cold weather It gets bad...Continue Reading
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Cast Iron Rads – An Old Idea That Still Makes Sense
Updated on June 1st, 2022
Steve reintroduces us to cast iron rads, explains little known benefits of using this type of heating, and demonstrates...Continue Reading
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DIY Upholstery Easier With the Right Tool
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Upholstery is one of those things that make life nicer out of all proportion to the time and materials involved in...Continue Reading
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OPEN VERANDAHS: Old-Time Feature Adds More Than Traditio...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The old-time, roof-covered open porch, or verandah, is one traditional architectural feature that’s staging a...Continue Reading