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RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Published onMay 27th, 2016
Some of the bravest people I know move into inexpensive older homes, they reverse decades of massive deterioration...Continue Reading
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HANDS-ON VIDEO: Simple Outdoor Timberframing Tips
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Click and watch how Steve Maxwell uses simple tools to make outdoor timber frame projects look great The details you...Continue Reading
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PLANS DOWNLOAD: Make a Cold Room That Works
Updated on December 27th, 2015
Lots of homeowners would love to have a cold room, but most cold rooms simply don't work Too cold in winter and too...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Boost Energy Efficiency with Spray...
Updated on January 3rd, 2018
Do you want your house to be warmer in winter and less expensive to heat There’s an under-used insulation upgrade...Continue Reading
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How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets
Updated on August 2nd, 2019
UPDATED VIDEO BELOW 2Aug2019: I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 30+ years, and I can tell...Continue Reading
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Simple, Secure Storage
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply around rural homes and cottages But as true as this is, it doesn’t...Continue Reading
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Insulating a Gas Furnace Air Intake Pipe
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A regular reader named Ed has a gas furnace air intake pipe that sweats condensation during cold weather It gets bad...Continue Reading
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Cast Iron Rads – An Old Idea That Still Makes Sense
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Steve reintroduces us to cast iron rads, explains little known benefits of using this type of heating, and demonstrates...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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Mighty Forge is a Portable Propane Metalworking Forge
Updated on November 15th, 2014
Forging metal is not a mainstream hobby, and it never will be That said, there are still thousands of Canadians with a...Continue Reading