(BPT) – As we begin a new year, we head into the heart of winter where there is an increased …
Ice dams. All you need to know.
Watch the REAL science behind those pesky ice dams. Watch this amazing video to learn where you are losing energy and …
Get a decent shower by “hacking” your new shower head like this!
Showerheads used to be easy to hack. And never doubt the need to do so. What do we want out …
My Orwellian eco-‘friendly’ thermostat was overstating the temperature by 8-10 degrees Fahrenheit. And I’m not alone.
If you’re a married man you’ve probably occasionally heard your wife complain that she was cold and that the heat …
How to install a light bar – redneck style
I have never seen a hole made this way before. And I guess I never will!
Amazing craftsmanship with old tools
I love this guy’s videos. He is talented and industrious but he obviously comes from a very poor area. He …
Sooo satisfying to watch: 3 Household challenges!
This is very soothing video of someone using embroidery/simple stitches to cover a hole in a pair of jeans. It’s …
Plan to age in place? 5 tips to help make your home safer
(BPT) – According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 …
This guy turned the transformer from an old microwave into an amazing tool.
I wouldn’t do it myself and totally recommend you do not try this yourselves, but it’s cool to watch. And …
Rusty to running: Chevy Stovebolt 6 engine rebuild time lapse
Man, these guys are good.
Another amazing restoration project
You may remember this type of coffee (and everything else!) grinder from your childhood. You might still use one. This …
Antique Stove Restoration – From Soup to Nuts
This is a magnificent restoration project with just the sounds of the tools to accompany the craftsmanship. No annoying music. …
WATCH: $700 Ferragamo Loafers Are Professionally Restored (and resole yours for pennies!)
Heath Potter is a professional cobbler and cofounder of Potter and Sons. He demonstrates how he restores a pair of …
35 Money-Saving Household Tips
Everyone needs to makes small repairs to their home. But sometimes these repairs can take a lot of time and …
Reclaiming Wood
As we have covered recently, prices for new wood and building materials in general are going through the roof as …
The Price Of Plywood Is Absolutely Ridiculous – But It Is Also A Sign Of The Times
Would you pay $100 for a sheet of plywood? I know that sounds absolutely crazy, but we are almost there. …
Watch as this bread slicer is painstakingly restored
I lost 25 minutes of my life this morning watching this video. So I decided to pass it on to …
There’s a 4ft gap and an 80ft tree – and a chainsaw!
Man alive! This is very accurate sawing! "Do you own a chainsaw?""Indeed.""Can you cut down this 2ft dia, 80ft pine …
Bootlegger stash discovered 100 years after prohibition ended!
Prohibition began on January 17, 1920, when the 18th Amendment went into effect. It ended on December 5th, 1933. When …
America’s Fatherless Ache Exposed by Humble YouTube Dad
A recent post on Imgur caught my eye for its startling glimpse into the true state of American families. Seeking to be …
The Machinist and Tool Maker – 1942
Watch this vocational guidance film which explains how to use basic shop tools: woodworking lathe, drill press, planers, grinding machines, …
How to keep your house warm – even in freezing temperatures
(BPT) – With the early arrival of winter, the grip of cold temperatures and snowfall that landed along with it, …
Snakes alive! Dozens of rattlers under cabin
These guys lifted up the wooden base of their cabin and uncovered a whole nest of rattlers. All in all …
How to drywall like a boss
This throwback video is all over social media at the moment. Watch how this master craftsman scores the board to …
How Safe Is Your Water? Should You Filter Your Tap Water?
A new database can give you an idea of whether or not your tap water is safe. But even if …
VIDEO: Prepare Your Home for Winter
The weather is starting to turn colder for those in northern climes so it’s about time to get ready for …
VIDEO: Massive Yellowjacket Nest Removed from Home
It doesn’t look too bad on the outside. Some yellowjackets are going in and out of a small hole in …
Miss Utility is now 811
Know what’s below – Call 811 before digging for landscaping and home improvement projects this spring (BPT) – With spring …
Falls and fractures: Facts and tips that may limit falls
Falls and Fractures: Facts and Tips That May Limit Falls (BPT) – As we age, we begin to learn – …
Off the Grid with Tom Massie
Winner of Anthem Film Festival’s highly-coveted Audience Choice Award. Off the Grid with Thomas Massie is an intimate look at …