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HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Published onMay 8th, 2020
UPDATED 8May2020: Most things in South Africa are different than in North America, and this goes for the way...Continue Reading
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New Bosch Mitre Saw Marks Revolutionary Improvement
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Bosch GCM12SD 12" Axial Glide Mitre Saw a Game Changer It's been 22 years since Hitachi introduced the sliding...Continue Reading
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Super Eco Friendly Green Home
Updated on October 29th, 2014
I discovered a home that was eco-custom built in Canada with many leading green building technologies They used...Continue Reading
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Rejuvenating a Wood Floor the Easy Way
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Does your badly worn wood floor need to be completely refinished or even replaced Probably not, and depending on how...Continue Reading
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DIY Upholstery Easier With the Right Tool
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Upholstery is one of those things that make life nicer out of all proportion to the time and materials involved in...Continue Reading
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5 Cool Home Features
Updated on January 17th, 2016
It’s easy to keep cool during the hottest summer weather with a big air conditioner and lots of electricity Anyone...Continue Reading
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How can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that...
Updated on August 10th, 2015
How can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that’s covered in fiberglass The surface is dull and...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Basement Finishing Trick
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Q: Can I use construction adhesive to fasten wall board directly to a steel basement beam I’m building a sewing...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Hanging Something...
Updated on September 26th, 2020
Q: How do I anchor something heavy to drywall I'd like to install a hanging ceiling lamp bracket, but don't think a...Continue Reading
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ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Updated on June 20th, 2020
UPDATED 19Jun2020: Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this...Continue Reading