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RURAL LIFE SKILLS THAT MATTER: A Dozen Tips for Water We...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 23Apr2020 + video: Water wells, septic systems, electricity supplies and food storage – these are four of the...Continue Reading
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“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a...
Updated on April 22nd, 2020
PUBLISHED 18Apr2020: Yesterday I got an email from a long-time reader and pen pal who always has good things...Continue Reading
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THE RAIL THING: How I Build Box Newel Stair Railings
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Woodworking tools and skills offer more than just the chance to create custom furniture and projects It’s also your...Continue Reading
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient St...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Young Man Seeks Advice on Mortgage...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 17Apr2020: A while back I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper columns regularly and visits...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 17th, 2022
Although life for me is pretty much the same as usual here on the homestead during this strange time, I know that's not...Continue Reading
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DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens...Continue Reading
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WORRIED ABOUT YOUR FOOD SUPPLY?: Discounted Course Packa...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 3Apr2020 + 4 bonus course modules + 19% discount code: Have you ever stopped to think how vulnerable you...Continue Reading
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Common Problems with Roof Restoration
Updated on April 15th, 2020
UPDATED 1Apr2020: Just like the human immune system, the roof of any house is the first line of defense against nasty...Continue Reading
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Tree Roots Clogging Drain Pipes: A Case Study at Sutherl...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 1Apr2020: Clogged and blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in cities like Sydney,...Continue Reading
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HOMESCHOOLING & COVID-19: Discover a Simple Way to ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
You've probably never thought about homeschooling your kids, have you But here you are, off work with kids off school...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: What’s the best paint for my...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What's the best option for painting my concrete basement floor It has a few small cracks, but it's in pretty good...Continue Reading