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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right &#...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying I don’t want to...Continue Reading
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Podcast Q&A: Choosing Cordless Tools
Updated on July 5th, 2021
A reader named Vern asked about what type of cordless tools he might need for a remote island worksite without...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Insulation
Updated on July 5th, 2021
When it comes to home improvements, insulation is the ugly sister It's hard to get excited about insulation, but that...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 3
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Click if you missed the first or second part of this series Every so often I find someone who has given up on the...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 2
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Back in my previous blog I talked about the reasons I see would-be homesteaders change their minds and give up on...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
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Working From Home on Your Own Terms
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Hendrik Varju is a man who’s spent most of his working life doing two things most people just dream of First, he...Continue Reading
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Q&A Podcast: Condensation & Mold
Updated on July 5th, 2021
List to Steve responds to a homeowner question about eliminating window condensation and mold growth this...Continue Reading
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The Hidden Truth About Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If home insulation was a character in a fairy tale, it’d be the plain, hardworking younger sister who never gets the...Continue Reading
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Q&A Podcast: Choosing a Generator
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Listen in as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of "essentials" at...Continue Reading