Energy Efficiency
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on December 27th, 2024
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
“How Can I Convert a Seasonal Cottage to Full-Time...
Published on December 24th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/4 minutes Question: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
INSTALLING WINDOWS: 3 Steps to Success
Published on December 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 1/4 minutes Do you have windows that aren't as good as...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes
Published on December 20th, 2024
A few years ago I visited one of the largest, most advanced sawmills in North America, and I came away with something...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Bui...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Many people dream about owning a country cottage or summer vacation home, but the reality is often a disappointment in...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Published on December 18th, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Roofing
NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Published on December 17th, 2024
There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a quick overview of the...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
TIMBER FRAME DETAILS: Easier Ways to Build With Beautifu...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
This load of timbers arrived at a building site near my place ready to assemble into a frame It came from...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
“How Can I Make Shelter Under My Deck?”
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Question: What’s the best way to create rain-proof shelter under the floor of a...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
9 Surprising Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value
Published on December 16th, 2024
Many homeowners understand the value of bedrooms and bathrooms, and especially how they contribute to a home’s...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE POWER STATION REVIEW: Learn How They Work &...
Published on December 13th, 2024
Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers...Continue Reading