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Q&A: How to Love Your Deck Again
Updated on March 12th, 2016
Q: What’s the best way to build a deck so it lasts Is composite lumber the way to go A: Composite deck lumber...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on January 14th, 2017
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Published onDecember 16th, 2015
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
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Q&A Podcast: Choosing a Generator
Published onDecember 3rd, 2015
Listen in as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of "essentials" at...Continue Reading
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INSULATION PROGRAMS: Government $$$ to Help Pay for Your...
Updated on December 21st, 2018
It’s cold again, and before long most of North America is frigid enough to kill you And while your house will...Continue Reading
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The Real Magic of DIY
Updated on January 17th, 2016
There’s a hidden source of joy that’s both deeply satisfying and more thoroughly forgotten than ever It’s the...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Creating a Smooth Wood Fini...
Updated on November 23rd, 2015
Creating a Smooth Wood Finish Q: What should I use to polish interior woodwork I’m finishing so it’s really smooth...Continue Reading
Home Workshop & Tools
VIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Updated on March 20th, 2017
If you think that handsaws are just useless relics from the past, think again I have many power saws in my workshop,...Continue Reading
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SANDPAPERS GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Wo...
Updated on November 21st, 2020
If you're into woodworking or home improvements, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made...Continue Reading
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Saniflo Plumbing Product Puts Toilets and Showers Anywhere
Updated on October 5th, 2020
How do you install a bathroom where drain pipes don’t exist It’s a challenge that’s stopped more than a few home...Continue Reading