Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Unfixable M...
Updated on January 18th, 2024
Are you thinking of finishing or re-finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to do...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
POWERFUL WOOD BRIGHTENER: See the Latest Oxygen-Based Pr...
Published on January 13th, 2023
If you've got weathered wood that you'd like to make bright again, or mold stains on any kind of surface, you need to...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
STAIR TREAD TRICK: See Simple Jig on Video
Updated on January 14th, 2023
Are you building or renovating stairs Or perhaps you need to precisely fit pieces of wood between two fixed surfaces...Continue Reading
Article
HOW TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE: Five Tips from the Pros & ...
Published on January 12th, 2023
One of the digital things I used to do to make ends meet is create all the content for a magazine called Pro...Continue Reading
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
Gardening & Farming
HAND SCYTHES: How to Sharpen This Useful Yet Forgotten T...
Published on December 30th, 2022
Even though I have many outdoor power tools at my house, including several gas-powered weedeaters and brush cutters, I...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
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
Energy Efficiency
ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique ...
Published on December 23rd, 2022
Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video below When a...Continue Reading