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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Watch Video Lesson on Cutting Stringers
Published onDecember 28th, 2019
In this week’s two-video episode, see how stairs are supported on notched pieces called "stringers" to...Continue Reading
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TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Al...
Published onDecember 27th, 2019
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent...Continue Reading
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SNOWBLOWER BUYING ADVICE: Options to Keep a Rural Drivew...
Updated on December 28th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to clear snow from my long rural driveway I’m a newly-single woman with a 16 year old son...Continue Reading
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TIPS FOR BUILDING STEEL PIPE LIGHT FIXTURES
Published onDecember 20th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see how threaded steel pipes can be used to make excellent light fixtures...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful ...
Updated on December 21st, 2019
UPDATED 20Dec2019 + Plans: Do you want to build a door This article is a great place to start I've been a...Continue Reading
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ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More...
Updated on December 21st, 2019
UPDATED 20Dec2019 + video: The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm...Continue Reading
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Updated on December 14th, 2019
UPDATED 13Dec2019: Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual...Continue Reading
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WORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers...
Updated on December 14th, 2019
UPDATED 14 Dec2019: In 2018 I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found...Continue Reading
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GALVANIZED PIPE THREADER: See Amazing (and Super-Strong)...
Updated on December 6th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, learn how threads are cut on steel pipes with a machine a Milwaukee cordless...Continue Reading
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WORK SAFE MINI-SCAFFOLD: Canadian Company Creates Versat...
Updated on December 6th, 2019
A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for...Continue Reading