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4 Tips to Stretch a Fitted Hat for the Perfect Fit
A fitted hat is a great addition to any wardrobe, but it can be frustrating if it’s too tight or uncomfortable to wear. If you’re here, you’ve likely found that depending on brand and material, same-size fitted’s can wear completely different. This complicates the purchase of original caps since they are often distributed online through… Read More
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Rule of 72: Building Wealth for the Long-Term
Investing can be a daunting concept for many people, but it is an essential tool for building wealth over the long-term. Whether you’re just starting your journey or have been investing for years, it’s important to understand the basics and make informed decisions that align with your financial goals. One of the key principles of… Read More
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Govee TV Ambient Immersion Backlights
Ambient backlights have definitely come a long way over the years. Philips led the way in the early days with specially designed TV’s ($$$) or to a lesser degree, lights that required a camera to be on and positioned at the screen from a distance. This always felt clunky to me and not worth the… Read More
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Our Home Maintenance Schedule for Dummies
So you finally moved out. Nothing screams adulthood more than realizing your home actually needs to be cared for. You’re lost. Never been trained, not ready and have no idea what to do next. No fear, here is my home maintenance schedule for dummies that you can tinker and make your own. Some may be… Read More
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Curved Home Theater Platform Update
When square doesn’t cut it. As part of my basement revitalization projects (see my new Project Screen and my Dolby Atmos Surround Setup), I decided to revisit the platform I created last year and think of new ways to enhance it. Although I loved the height of the platform, the square edges with brown flooring… Read More
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My Dolby Atmos Setup! 7.1.4 (now 7.2.4) Surround Sound Home Theater
Jan 8, 2022 Edit: I realized I never included my subs to the description. I recently updated the setup to a 7.2.4 (second sub) and the difference is astounding. There’s a whole world out there for home theaters beyond video. After building out my basement theater, I realized I may have overlooked something as obvious… Read More
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Building the Perfect Home Theater Projector Screen
You’ve finally built your platform, installed your Atmos home theater, and then boom – another thousand dollar ticket awaits for a projector screen. Even still, while there are so many options out there, they rarely match the exact configuration and requirements of your space. When thinking projector screens, most of the expense goes towards the… Read More
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What is a Spousal RRSP and Why it Matters Now
For most millennials, retirement is the last thing on their mind. Between dating, marriage, babies, cars and investments – retiring just feels like a lifetime away. For those lucky enough to put some savings aside, Canada has some really great programs in place to help you maximize and achieve your retirement goals. These programs are… Read More
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Thinking of moving? Read this first! Upsizing, downsizing and the true cost of change.
The real estate game has really changed over the last two decades. In Canada, gains on your primary residence or place of living is tax exempt and in turn has become a major source of wealth creation for Millennials. When I was young and starting off in the industry, the goal of any purchase and… Read More
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Install New Stair Treads on Old Stair Case!
Re-Finishing your stairs is definitely a daunting task, no doubt. I’ve been putting it off for a year since I didn’t want to create a bunch of dust in my house for something cosmetic. Now that I’m done, I must say it really wasn’t that bad. Using the right tools and a handy shop-vac, I… Read More
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15 Minute Crate Build for under $5!
As I continue work my way through all the scrap material I’ve accumulated the season, I’ve decided to try out some small fun DIY projects. My wife wanted two crates in time for Autumn that we could put outside and decorate the front steps with, so here we are. Tools Materials Instructions 6. 2 walls… Read More
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How to Make a Canvas Frame
Let me start off by saying that social media marketing does work. I was scrolling along and came across an ad for what looked like an awesome print. I paused on it, reflected and decided to pass. Next thing you know the same ad was showing up in other social media feeds and with every… Read More
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DIY Modern Outdoor Planter Box
No backyard is complete without some sort of planter. If you wanted to buy one, a decent sized planter could easily run you $200-$300, so why not build one? Now if you decide to do this, I’m pretty sure you’ve checked online and found a lot of ideas ranging from stacked wood laid on the… Read More
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DIY Cyclone Fixed Dust Collector
Have you ever heard of a cyclone? Yeah, probably not so you can thank me later. The basic premise behind these bad boys is that all your vacuum dust moves through a “cyclone” before hitting your Shop-Vac canister. With the help of gravity it gets separated into a separate canister. This dust collection system captures… Read More
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Building a Home Gym? Start here!
So you’re home because of Covid. You don’t quite feel ready to hit up the gym but you’re also not proud of the extra weight you’re putting on. You remember a time you loved mirrors – stopping to pose or catch a glimpse of those gains every time you passed by. Now you hate mirrors.… Read More
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Use the GRR-Ripper Push Block for safer cuts!
Just in. Once you have had a few close calls, it’s natural to start looking for safer ways to perform routine cuts. Grr-ripper is designed to minimize the danger of feeding your work pieces through a table saw – while allowing you to apply both inward and downward pressure at the same time. At first… Read More
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Millennial Millionaire: 4 Money Habits to make you RICH!
Who doesn’t want to be rich? Anyone who doesn’t raise their hand is lying. Money doesn’t bring happiness, but we all know money can buy things that make you happy! Jokes aside, although money alone won’t make you happy, it’s undeniable that money can eliminate a lot of the stress and pressures that make you… Read More
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Smart Home Basics 101
In this post, I hope to break down and simplify smart home technology into some basic categories, and share some of my thoughts about the progress in this field. Smart home automation can be quite overwhelming for those looking to jump in. It seems now more than ever, tech companies are trying to bide for… Read More
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DIY Beer Pong / Golf Cornhole Board
Looking for new ways to bring the party outdoors? By special request, I was asked by a friend to whip together something in a few days for an outdoor party to keep guests entertained. Goal here is to make something that can be used as a golf cornhole board, but also dub as a potential… Read More
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DIY Modern Outdoor Bench
Summer is here! We’ve spent the better part of June finishing our backyard. With the fence finally going up we went to work on a lot of the larger structural upgrades. We built the pergola, had the grass removed in lieu of interlocking and enhanced our deck space. Now time to furnish. This is the… Read More
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How to use the Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig System
If there was one jig I’ve come to love and wish I’d bought sooner, it has to be the Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig System. It not only makes furniture building easy, but actually kind of fun. That being said, jigs are simple to use once you understand how they work, so if you are… Read More
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DIY Pergola for Dummies
With summer season right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get a jump on any backyard DIY’s on your bucket list. Between the new found quarantine time and the benefit of enjoying your project all season – this was a no brainer. Backyard landscaping is pretty damn expensive, so it’s smart to look… Read More
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DIY Crown Moulding 102 with LED Light Strip
Continuing our discussion from Crown Moulding 101, LED lighting strips above your dining room table just felt like the obvious next step. I encourage you to read through the 101 to get a hang of the basics, while I’ll talk about some minor variances here. Materials Tools Instructions Light it up. Hope you guys enjoyed… Read More
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Understanding Canada’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive
As housing prices continue to skyrocket, the relatively new First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) has been gaining traction with hopefuls looking to get in on Toronto’s hot real estate market. Designed as a means to help fringe buyers get into the market by lowering up front down payments and monthly carrying costs, the program… Read More
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DIY Home Theater Stage / Platform
What kind of theater room doesn’t have raised seating? Okay, I guess most don’t but if you’re on the hunt for theater room designs and came across some cool layouts – chances are they all have some sort of platform. Good news is this is a quick and easy project that you can bang out… Read More
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DIY Stay Organized with Garage Cleats
Scrap wood. So much scrap wood. What to do with it? Throwing it away is a waste, so why not put it to good use? If you haven’t checked out my slatwall review, see why staying organized and neat is so important for your tools and your garage. Slatwall and other commercial solutions are expensive,… Read More
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DIY Front Door Color Change
From the day we moved into this home, my wife has been asking me to change the colour of the door to black. I’ve literally done everything but that – finished a basement, converted my garage to storage, and then reconverted it again to a workspace, painted the house, put trim in, etc etc. Given… Read More
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DIY Fibre Optic Ceiling Installation (Star Lights)
When we were finishing the basement, one of our must haves was a home theater where we could enjoy sports and movies on a frequent basis. Given the open basement concept in our minds, we needed to think about different ways to compartmentalize the living area. After many nights of searching and weighing options, we… Read More
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DIY Crown Moulding Basics 101
Walk into a house with crown moulding, look up and think to yourself “damn, this is nice“. Go home, look at your wife and tell her one day you too will have crown moulding, then go to bed. You wake up the next day, your wife reminds you of your promise and then you tell… Read More
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Staging Series: 3 Bedroom Freehold Townhouse
Believe it or not, this house is not actually staged. It did however, just complete a main level remodel where the kitchen was opened up and a dividing wall was removed. You can see, the kitchen immediately becomes the focal piece bringing together the entire living space. Bold brushed metal cabinet handles combined with solid… Read More
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