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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Finish a Wooden Co...
Updated on January 16th, 2021
Q: How should I finish a 3 foot wide x 10 foot long lodgepole pine countertop I’m making for a kitchen and bar I want...Continue Reading
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INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
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WORKBENCH SUPREME: See a Combination Scaffold Frame, Sto...
Updated on May 14th, 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
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MANITOULIN CEDAR RAIL FENCES: How They Tell the Story of...
Updated on November 21st, 2020
Each spring since 1987 I’ve maintained a nearly forgotten part of rural Canadian heritage that’s still a working...Continue Reading
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HOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On ...
Updated on May 23rd, 2020
UPDATED 22May2020: When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often ordinary tomorrow That’s been...Continue Reading
Home Renovation
PIPE CONNECTIONS: Watch The Coolest Plumbing System in A...
Updated on November 24th, 2018
The world of plumbing has changed a lot over the last 15 years, and PEX pipe is the biggest reason why Even if you're...Continue Reading
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VAPOUR BARRIERS: How They Work & Why They Matter
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Most homes are insulated with some kind of fibre-based insulation such as fibreglass or rock wool, but for these...Continue Reading
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CERAMIC TILES: This is What a Proper Installation Looks Like
Updated on October 20th, 2018
UPDATED 19Oct2018: There are two reasons ceramic floor tiles are unique in the world of home improvements First,...Continue Reading
Home Maintenance
HOW-TO STACK FIREWOOD: Round Piles Offer Big Advantages
Updated on August 14th, 2019
UPDATED 17Aug2018: After more than 20 years of stacking firewood in square or linear piles, I discovered that...Continue Reading
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MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Updated on August 13th, 2018
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading