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COOLER UPSTAIRS ROOMS: See a Great Way to Keep Upper Sto...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The upper levels of homes and cottages are often difficult to keep cool in summer Hot air rises and stays in upper...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate a Cabin ...
Updated on June 24th, 2021
Q: Will 2 inches of foam be enough to insulate a cabin roof My place is in the eastern townships of Quebec, Canada so...Continue Reading
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RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable option...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Can you help me make sense of options for potl...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Can you help me make sense of all the options for potlights I’m confused by all the choices, sizes and types A:...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 – Trac...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This is chapter 11 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading
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What’s It Like to Move From City to Country?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The website you're on now – BaileyLineRoadcom – is named after the little country road where my wife, Mary, and I...Continue Reading
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STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS: This Stud Frame Alternative...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an alternative to stud frame construction for homes and small commercial...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 8 – Power...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This is chapter eight in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live...Continue Reading
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POWER TOOLS: Three Interesting Facts You Should Know
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in 2002, I interviewed one of the main people behind the construction of CenturyLink Field (now called Lumen...Continue Reading
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POWER TOOLS: Cordless Miter Saws Get Good + Miter Joint ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down to tools, and one particular kind of tool makes building...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 4 – A Wel...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This is the fourth chapter of the true story about moving from the city to a rural homestead on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading