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DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent
Published onApril 10th, 2020
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How to Stop Knot Stains Bleeding Through Paint...
Published onApril 9th, 2020
UPDATED: 9Apr2020 Got knots bleeding through painted woodwork This is the kind of question that I get regularly...Continue Reading
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DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost B...
Published onApril 4th, 2020
UPDATED 3Apr2020: Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a professional don't realize how much a...Continue Reading
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“ROOF” LEAK ON A SUNNY DAY?: Melting Attic F...
Updated on March 28th, 2020
Q: Earlier this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow When I opened...Continue Reading
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GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast, Beautifu...
Published onMarch 27th, 2020
UPDATED 27Mar2020: Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood I know because of all...Continue Reading
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HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Updated on March 21st, 2020
UPDATED 20Mar2020 + video below: There are an infinite number of ways to build mistakes, but far fewer ways to do...Continue Reading
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Published onMarch 17th, 2020
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls Yours probably does, too...Continue Reading
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Five Essential DIY Tools
Published onMarch 12th, 2020
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will...Continue Reading
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ROOT CELLAR PLANS: Eat Better for Less
Updated on February 21st, 2020
UPDATED 21Feb2020: No matter how convenient it becomes to buy and eat prepared foods from the supermarket, this...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
Updated on October 19th, 2020
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading