Homesteading
CEDAR RAIL FENCES: A Few Thoughts While Fixing an Heirloom
Published onSeptember 20th, 2019
In this video (4 minutes) visit with Steve as he Fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of...Continue Reading
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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hy...
Updated on September 21st, 2019
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
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Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Updated on September 14th, 2019
UPDATED 13Sep2019: Be sure to watch the videos below and the Q&A section at the end Milling rough lumber for...Continue Reading
Home Workshop & Tools
HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
Published onSeptember 13th, 2019
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood...Continue Reading
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WALK-IN TUBS: The Basics of What to Look For
Published onSeptember 6th, 2019
Investing in a walk-in bath tub is a big decision If you make this decision right, you’ll enjoy a lot of benefit...Continue Reading
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HOW TO DO AUTOBODY REPAIR: A Detailed Video Tutorial Par...
Published onSeptember 6th, 2019
In this autobody repair video (part 2 of 2), see How to apply paint to a repaired area How to apply clear...Continue Reading
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POCKET SCREWS: How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
Updated on September 7th, 2019
UPDATED 7Sep2019: It’s never been easier to succeed at woodworking, and a good part of the gains come from new...Continue Reading
How To & Home Improvement
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Gr...
Updated on January 23rd, 2021
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps on working even when...Continue Reading
Pro Grade
EXTERIOR PAINT: Old-School Craftsman Brings Colour to Wi...
Published onAugust 29th, 2019
Want to learn something about exterior paint Paul Tyzek has a lot to teach He's an old-school solo painter in Winnipeg,...Continue Reading
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HOUSE INSULATION: The Truth About Insulation R Values
Updated on August 24th, 2019
UPDATED 23Aug2019: Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real...Continue Reading