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Our longest house project so far... 1 1/2 years to fix our wet basement. https://youtu.be/a519nKLnT1c Why did it take so long? Well, there were a lot of solutions needed to fix the problems to preserve our 125 year old home. It was important to us as we have 2 workshops in the basement. In this video I show the problems, how we fixed them, and the results. Enjoy the video and leave us a comment with your thoughts!  Thanks. Scott & Laurie

The biggest batteries I've ever bought! In this video I share 8 reasons why battery powered snowblowers are better than gas powered snowblowers https://youtu.be/61204DP9NrI This is a long post, so if this interests you, read on...

Last year, I shoved my driveway by hand. It's a long, gravel driveway... 125 feet, and that was a lot of shovelling. During that winter, I listened to a local radio show called "All About the House", where Dave, the second generation owner of Bill's Repair, talked about the improvements in battery technology in the home and garden industry. He talked about the differences between battery operated snowblowers and gas. There are pros and cons to each. As a homeowner versus a contractor who clears snow, battery operated snowblowers are ideal... so this fall, I went to Smith's Falls to meet Dave at his business, Bill's Repair.

After some discussion with Dave about my property, I bought this 24 inch dual stage self-propelled snowblower made by Greenworks. These are available retail, but by buying it from a Greenworks dealer, it comes with 6 amp hour batteries instead of 4 amp hour batteries - this means longer run time. 

I bought it home, parked it in my garage, and impatiently waited for snow. We got our first snowfall in December and I started to appreciate this great machine. I made this video to show why battery snowblowers are better than gas. I had no interest in dealing with stale gas, spark plugs, draining fuel, oil changes, etc. I just wanted it to work every time I wanted to use it. Oh man, does this work! Just push the start button, and away I go.

I'm now spending much less time shovelling and more time doing what I love - working in my workshop! I hope you enjoy this video and let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks! Scott

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Scott dives into woodworking this weekend, showing how to build wooden drawers https://youtu.be/qk7HW4WZLYg Watch step by step as a few boards and plywood are transformed into a traditional wooden drawer that runs smoothly on wooden runners in a cabinet. Enjoy!

New Video - how do you hide a new dishwasher in an old kitchen? https://youtu.be/iVHFlEAlx3E See how I design and build this as well as get a sneak peak at the many projects we have coming up in our Victorian home. Enjoy! Scott

Trimwork transformation - see what's possible with trim and finish carpentry https://youtu.be/5u2NqKNMIjk This is a tour of many trim projects we've completed in our previous home. These upgrades elevated the quality of the home and were fun projects to work on. We have detailed videos for some of these projects and you can find links to those in the video description. Enjoy!

Here's a DIY project about wainscoting panels. In this video, I teach my friend Andy how to install wainscoting for the first time https://youtu.be/M33B9yt5yXk  I'm sure you'll enjoy watching the process and seeing the end results.

Here's a video that's been helpful for many viewers. How to Mix Paint for a Spray Gun https://youtu.be/iPdjoDGe1mk  I filmed this to share what I learned from a retired professional finisher. With over 10,000 likes, it's worth watching this 4 minute video.

Curves can add so much style to homes and furniture. Here are some examples from our work. In this video, we show how to design and cut curves for your projects https://youtu.be/j4fGIFoqhzc Let us know what you think and if you have any questions. Scott & Laurie

#homeimprovementwoodworking #woodworking #furnituredesign

Want to make your own wedges or shims? https://youtu.be/4VFBvs1x-lI In this video, I show the dangerous ways to make wedges that could cause injury (it make me cringe when I see people do it) and the safe ways to make them. I hope you find this helpful. Post a comment to let me know what you think. Scott

Trim can make all the difference in a home. In this video, I show how to add window sills to windows https://youtu.be/SveIrINSDwk This was our previous home, that originally had no character when we bought it. As you'll see, adding window sills and apron trim dramatically improved the look of the home. Details matter. #windowsills #windowtrim