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Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute Video Tour
Updated on September 5th, 2020
Mineral slate is a beautiful, traditional roofing option But it's also the most expensive way to keep the rain off...Continue Reading
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ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...
Published onAugust 28th, 2020
The world of circular saw blades is like poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The made-in-Italy...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Is Knotty Pine Good For a Finished...
Updated on August 29th, 2020
Q: Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor We've read your recommendations on this material, and would love...Continue Reading
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WOOD FINISHING: Get the Most From Water Based Stains
Updated on August 22nd, 2020
Click below to watch my video tutorial on waterbased wood stains I think you'll be surprised by the options, and...Continue Reading
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INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two V...
Published onAugust 14th, 2020
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + two videos below: Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful...Continue Reading
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How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
Published onAugust 14th, 2020
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + video below: A wheelchair ramp is the single most important feature you can build into your home to...Continue Reading
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BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms C...
Updated on August 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + videos below: As summer heat comes on each year, I always get subscriber questions like this...Continue Reading
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HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Updated on August 8th, 2020
In the 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful home heating system he'd installed in his house and...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Is There An Easy Way to Fix Worn W...
Published onJuly 31st, 2020
UPDATED 31Jul2020 + video below Q: Is there some easy way to fix worn oak floors in our house We’d like to do...Continue Reading
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How to Stay Sane During Home Renovations
Updated on July 25th, 2020
A number of years ago I spent part of an afternoon offering advice to a woman who was in the middle of a major and...Continue Reading