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Q&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox They never get wet and I keep the lid closed, but somehow...Continue Reading
Woodworking
Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on January 14th, 2017
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
Article
The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Published onDecember 16th, 2015
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
Article
The Hidden Truth About Insulation
Updated on January 17th, 2016
If home insulation was a character in a fairy tale, it’d be the plain, hardworking younger sister who never gets the...Continue Reading
Audio Blog
Q&A Podcast: Choosing a Generator
Published onDecember 3rd, 2015
Listen in as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of "essentials" at...Continue Reading
Article
Simple Valve Extends Water Pump Life
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Do you have a rural or cottage water system Millions of people do, and how long your water pump lasts depends in part...Continue Reading
Article
INSULATION PROGRAMS: Government $$$ to Help Pay for Your...
Updated on December 21st, 2018
It’s cold again, and before long most of North America is frigid enough to kill you And while your house will...Continue Reading
Article
Rejuvenate Old Wood Finishes With Ease
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
There’s something especially glum about a worn, dented and scratched finish on interior woodwork, cabinets and...Continue Reading
Article
Engineered for Success: How Wooden I-joists, Composite S...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Want a better renovation or new home That’s what I often help Canadian homeowners achieve in my work coaching them...Continue Reading
Article
How to Fight Mold and Win
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Most Canadians have just enough knowledge about mold to foster a nagging sense that it’s dangerous, yet not enough...Continue Reading