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HOW TO BUILD A DECK: Avoid the #1 Deck Construction Mistake
Updated on November 6th, 2020
Q: What should I do about a deck that’s bolted to my house without provisions waterproofing The edge of the floor...Continue Reading
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LOG SPLITTER EXTRAORDINAIRE: How to Make Firewood Faster...
Updated on August 17th, 2019
Canadian economist Jeff Rubin has a book that everyone should read, especially if you cut your own firewood It’s...Continue Reading
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Cyanoacrylate Instant Glue: See Some of the Good Stuff i...
Published onAugust 9th, 2019
In this video, see A range of different types of cyanoacrylate instant glues How glue accelerator can make...Continue Reading
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Why Reciprocating Saws Are So Useful
Updated on August 10th, 2019
UPDATED 9Aug2019: If you’ve got home renovations on your to-do list, then you should probably know more about...Continue Reading
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Q&A: “What Should I Do About Conflicting Deck...
Updated on August 10th, 2019
Q: What should I do with conflicting advice I’m getting about deck finishing I just built a new staircase out of...Continue Reading
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DISPOSABLE WORK GLOVES: See Latest Biodegradables in Action
Updated on August 12th, 2019
In the video and story below, see See Steve Maxwell explain the difference between nitrile and latex gloves...Continue Reading
Home Renovation
Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear R...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
PUBLISHED 2Aug2019: If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become...Continue Reading
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Home Water Filtration System: Understanding the Basics
Updated on February 4th, 2020
Are you concerned about the taste and quality of your drinking water Lots of people are these days, but that’s not...Continue Reading
How To & Home Improvement
Cordless Hammer Drill Tour
Published onJuly 26th, 2019
If you use a drill (or want to learn how to use one), you need to watch the video here Click the video window for a...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “How Should I Re-Strip a Dec...
Published onJuly 26th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to strip back to bare wood on a deck that I started to finish with a stain that I don’t...Continue Reading