Bathrooms
How to solder a ball valve
Ball valves are reliable and long-lasting and great for such uses as a toilet shutoff. But you need to take some extra care when sweating,
Exteriors
How to repair concrete (Part II)
Last time, we looked at materials and helped you decide how to tackle your concrete repair. Let’s get down to patching that damaged area. Remove
Kitchens
How to install kitchen cabinets on the level
Putting in kitchen cabinets would be really easy… if houses were perfectly square and level. Of course, they’re not, and you need to allow for
Painting & Decorating
What makes a good paintbrush?
After all the decisions about type of paint and wall color and trim color, you still have a decision or two. What type of paintbrush
Plumbing
More reno demo tips – plumbing protection
Eric Z, a long-time reader, experienced renovator/builder, and former owner of a large building supply store in Toronto, had some smart suggestions after reading our
Tools
Why you need a laser level
They’re not just for hanging pictures and shelves. Well, sure, you can use them for that, though if your house is old and has settled