Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Q: Do I need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Published on January 18th, 2024
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful ...
Updated on February 5th, 2024
Do you want a great exterior door for your home This article is a good place to start I've been a cabinetmaker and...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
CLASSIC BRICK: Discover Beautiful Design Details from th...
Updated on January 15th, 2025
Reading Time = 9 minutes Classic brick designs offer some of the most interesting and enduring...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
How to Make Your Wet, Winter Windows Dry
Updated on January 14th, 2025
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Cheap Tools Are Expensive Tools
Updated on January 14th, 2025
High-end tools are usually the cheapest option financially I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Published on January 11th, 2024
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
GARDEN WEEDS: Five Tillage Tools & Techniques That ...
Published on January 11th, 2024
Nobody takes up gardening because it gives them the chance to hack away ineffectively at weeds You might tolerate this...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on January 11th, 2024
There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
VIDEO PASTURE TOUR: See a Closeup View of What Our Cattl...
Published on January 4th, 2024
From a distance, pasture just looks like a green field, but there's more going on than meets the eye on managed...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
How to Dry Herbs
Published on January 4th, 2024
Here at our place, home improvement extends beyond just fixing up the house It's also about living well in other ways,...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Published on January 4th, 2024
If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading