Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS: Delivering Power Without Fuel &...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Q: Do you know of any way to get rid of the smell of rats and mice My daughter bought a house in an old neighbourhood...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About ...
Updated on August 10th, 2023
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m...Continue Reading
Flooring
WOOD FLOOR REVIVAL: How to Restore a Failing Finish With...
Published on July 28th, 2023
Real wood floors are great, except for one thing The inevitable dents and wear that sets in with ordinary use looks...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
Portable Power Stations Deliver Backup Electricity Witho...
Updated on November 1st, 2024
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power...Continue Reading
The Practical Living Show
The PRACTICAL LIVING Show Ep.2
Updated on June 15th, 2023
In this 30+ minutes episode, see a tractor-mounted wood chipper in action, learn the truth about building wrap, get a...Continue Reading
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch Me Install My Favour...
Published on May 19th, 2023
If you've got a water supply line that can't be protected from freezing because there's not enough soil, check out the...Continue Reading
Plumbing
HOME WATER DISTILLERS: Best-Kept Secret for Health and V...
Published on May 12th, 2023
If you'd like to make the most of your health and vitality, I'd like to recommend drinking distilled water It's a...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
SELLING POWER BACK TO THE GRID: “How Do I Determin...
Published on May 11th, 2023
Have you ever thought of selling your own off-grid electricity back to the grid In this article I answer a student's...Continue Reading
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch This In-Pipe Option ...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Got a water supply line that's in danger of freezing Where I live there are many homesites that don't have enough soil...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
FANCY CEDAR SIDEWALL SHINGLING: Creating Your Own Classi...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough to be worthwhile in my book, and it's always...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
GALVANIZED PIPE THREADER: See Amazing (and Super-Strong)...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Need to create threads on the ends of steel pipe I've got two videos to help In this week’s two-video episode,...Continue Reading