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Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on July 4th, 2020
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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Home Maintenence Starts with Outdoor Wood Prep
Updated on October 29th, 2014
If one of the things you’ve got to show for the passing of summer is a new wooden fence, deck or some lawn furniture,...Continue Reading
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Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Many different wood finishes are called “varnish”, but when it comes to protecting exterior wood underneath a truly...Continue Reading
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Christmas Shopping Help for Your DIYer
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Even though no one set out to make Christmas a challenging time of the year, that’s what it has become for a lot of...Continue Reading
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Energy-Efficient DIY Device Increases Homeowners Safety
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Friends of mine lost a precious place to fire last summer, and the event got me thinking about the confusion that sets...Continue Reading
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Structural Insulated Panels
Updated on January 17th, 2016
If you’ve ever picked up a piece of rigid foam sheet with your bare hands in winter, you know what a great insulation...Continue Reading
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How to Laser Engrave Your Woodworking Projects
Updated on January 9th, 2021
There’s a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items, and hardly any home woodworkers seem to...Continue Reading
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TOOLS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION: 4 Options That Make a Big DI...
Updated on February 1st, 2020
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial...Continue Reading
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4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Chances are good that if you’re in the middle of a do-it-yourself home renovation right now, it probably involves...Continue Reading