Cordless power tools so good that the Amish use them

Steve Maxwell talks admiringly of the Amish carpenters who have recently moved into his community on Manitoulin Island. Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless tools are leading edge people

October 15, 2021

Financial diagnostic: 10 Questions you MUST ask to stay financially healthy

"If you don’t know what “normal” looks like you won’t see “abnormal” coming" By Steve Ryan An ability to understand your numbers and use them to make better decis

September 02, 2021

It’s time to embrace the bidet

By Dave Gray If you've ever travelled overseas you'll have noticed what seems to North American eyes to be an odd addition to the bathroom: a bidet Okay, not literally. But you know what we mean If

September 02, 2021

Judgement day – 5 tips for a great renovation award entry

Winning an award can set your company apart from the competition. Award season for many competitions is in the fall and winter months. Here are the top five tips for creating a great award entry. By

August 09, 2021

Busting 7 Insulation Myths

By Steve Maxwell “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”– Anonymous A few winters ago, I

August 09, 2021