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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
If you could have only one power tool to help with home renovations, a mitre saw is the one to choose It’s the...Continue Reading
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Brushing Up
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Re...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Building a Deck to Last Q: What details should I ask my builder for on our new deck We’ve paid a deposit already,...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 14th, 2019
Gluing pieces of solid wood together edge-to-edge to make wide panels is a routine part of woodworking, but boards...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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How to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Published onAugust 8th, 2020
UPDATED 7Aug2020: Most people are afraid of household mold and that's a good thing Mold isn't always dangerous, but...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Simpler, Cheaper Alternative to Pellet Stoves
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
The most I’ve ever paid for gasoline was $142/litre, and the experience left me feeling more than just fleeced It...Continue Reading
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Easiest Way to Join PEX Water Pipe
Published onSeptember 18th, 2020
UPDATED 18Sep2020: PEX pipe is taking over water supply and heating applications because it's flexible, light weight,...Continue Reading
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Cozy Home – Five Insulation Applications Where Foam ca...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Effective insulation is the single biggest reason modern Canadian homes are so much more comfortable and energy...Continue Reading
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Metal Roofing On the Rise
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Although three quarters of Canadian homes have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are getting more popular for solid...Continue Reading