Home Building & Additions
What You Need to Know About “Barndominiums”
Published on November 17th, 2023
It's been said that "most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend" Imagine if you could put some...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
PRIMING SEASONAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch This Video to Make...
Published on October 27th, 2023
Every year when winter turns to spring, seasonal cottage owners everywhere are anticipating pine trees, sparkling blue...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Big a Generator Do I Ne...
Published on September 15th, 2023
Q: How can I figure out if a generator I'm thinking of buying is big enough to power my household water well pump...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Convert a Seasonal Co...
Published on September 1st, 2023
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Bui...
Published on August 17th, 2023
Many people dream about owning a country cottage or summer vacation home, but the reality is often a disappointment in...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water ...
Published on July 14th, 2023
A while back I was on a video call with a couple in Alberta, Canada building their own house following my Cozy Cabin...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Back in the fall of 2020, we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
MOUSE-PROOF DOOR SWEEP: A Simple Idea That Makes Big Dif...
Published on June 15th, 2023
If you've had any experience at all living in rural areas, you know that are always on the lookout for comfortable...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home, but I...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
BUILD YOUR OWN TINY HOME: Plans, Videos & Money-Bac...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed about building your own tiny home, or having a professional build one for you Imagine a cozy,...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Updated on September 11th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own hands...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASY-KEEPER COTTAGE: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until...
Published on October 21st, 2022
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton of work If...Continue Reading