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CASE STUDY: A Visit to Steve’s Stone House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There’s more than one motivation for building a house, and mine goes back to the summer of 1974 I was 11 years old...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on the...Continue Reading
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SMALL HOME & CABIN BUILDING PLANS & VIDEO COUR...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Building a small, affordable tiny home of your own – that's what my Cozy Cabin building course and plans package...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many people finish basements each year, but most of those finishing jobs are destined to be less than they can be...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Cedar Sidewall Shingles Drainage
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Cedar sidewall shingles are one of the best options for natural exterior wall siding It looks great on any natural...Continue Reading
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FRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Hi Steve! Hope all is well with you Can I pick your brain once again about wood fence stain Our pressure treated...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading
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LIFE IMPROVEMENT: Eat Better With a Root Cellar
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Back in 2009 a book publisher called me with an offer to write a book on root cellars and I thought it was the silliest...Continue Reading
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Cash-Only Mentality Ruining Home Improvement Scene
Updated on August 12th, 2021
While television shows constantly reminds us Canadians about shoddy workmanship and unscrupulous home improvement...Continue Reading
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Tougher Times
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Every time I think of Canada I find myself both thankful and worried Thankful for the opportunities and freedoms we...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
VIDEO Q&A: Energy Efficient home design
Updated on January 21st, 2022
I'm looking to build a new energy efficient home Do you have any recommendations on energy efficient features that I...Continue Reading
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Pillar Free Floor Systems
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I'm looking for information on floor and roof supports in new houses I'd like to have a home built with a completely...Continue Reading