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ABS Drain Pipe Installation is Simple
Updated on April 25th, 2019
For the first two years that my wife and I were married, we lived in the finished basement of the two-bedroom, post-war...Continue Reading
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How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets
Updated on August 2nd, 2019
UPDATED VIDEO BELOW 2Aug2019: I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 30+ years, and I can tell...Continue Reading
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Eliminating Basement Mustiness
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Basements everywhere have a well-deserved reputation for being damp and musty Some are worse than others, but things...Continue Reading
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Brushing Up
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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Personal Responsibility
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
The 15-word warning next to a hand hole in a cardboard water pipe carton I came across a while back should make us all...Continue Reading
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Steve and His Ford Trucks
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
If you’re committed to making good things happen around your home and property, a reliable truck is the most...Continue Reading
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How Much Difference Does Lawn Fertilizer Really Make?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
If you’ve ever wondered whether lawn and garden fertilizer really does any good, let me show you something surprising...Continue Reading
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Tougher Times
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Every time I think of Canada I find myself both thankful and worried Thankful for the opportunities and freedoms we...Continue Reading
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Simple, Secure Storage
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
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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Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across Canada are demanding more...Continue Reading