Mike is a writer with Green Building Canada, covering topics related to sustainable building and energy efficiency. He's also a keen woodworker and staunch supporter of cross-laminated timber construction. He built his own home and, over the years, has moved closer to sustainable building methods. His land is a haven for buck and small mammals, and he has spent many years rehabilitating wildlife and birds found in the area.
Circular saws and miter saws are two of the most popular power tools, and they perform a significant role in most woodworking projects. The main difference between the two saws is that circular saws are moved over the workpiece, whereas […]
When new products come onto the market that offer some promise of savings or environmental benefits there’s always a certain amount of hype. Cross laminated timber is no exception. First introduced in Europe in 1994, it gained support as an
