Heating, A/C & Ventilation
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING: Breathe Healthier & ...
Published on February 8th, 2024
When it comes to indoor air quality, I’ve got good news and bad news The bad news is that the air in your home...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work
Published on February 8th, 2024
Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: Watch a New Version of an Old Favou...
Published on February 2nd, 2024
Click below to watch me apply a coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine It's called Ecowood...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Published on February 2nd, 2024
If you've ever wondered how you could heat your entire home without hauling firewood inside and ash outside, this...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
4 Bathroom Renovation Best Practices
Published on February 2nd, 2024
Are you planning to renovate a bathroom or create a new one as part of a home building project When it comes to...Continue Reading
Roofing
ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Published on January 31st, 2024
Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather Is this ice causing problems You might find...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
SOUNDPROOFING A HOME & WORKSHOP: Technical Details ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Spray Finishing in the Home Workshop
Published on January 25th, 2024
I made the video below back in 2009, but it still delivers value today The spray finishing scene and equipment is...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
IRWIN GROOVELOCK PLIERS: An Under Appreciated Tool for H...
Published on January 18th, 2024
While it’s possible to be a homeowner without tools, why would you want to live that way So many of today’s home...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on January 11th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading