Energy Efficiency

Infrared Thermology: See How It Gives Insight For Home I...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes Energy consciousness is at an all-time high, and scary home energy costs are one...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

PAVING BRICKS: Two Overlooked Essentials for a Great Ins...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Article reading time = 4 minutes Paving bricks are a terrific way to create hard, durable driveways, pathways...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures

OLD SHED RESTORATION: See How I Breathed New Life Into M...
Published on July 19th, 2024
In 1986 I was living in a 7' x 9' tent on my newly-purchased, very rural Manitoulin Island property With no...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost B...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Got a deck building project in mind for your house Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors

How To DIY Double Glazing Windows: A Step-By-Step Guide
Published on July 18th, 2024
Drafty windows letting the chill seep in during winter and the scorching heat radiate in during summer Double glazing...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency

Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Published on July 16th, 2024
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions

PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to ...
Published on July 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures

OUTDOOR BEAUTY: Meet a Mural Painter Who Makes Buildings...
Published on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Have you ever noticed how outdoor art can make a neighbourhood so much better This...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses

BUILD A POLE BARN: This Primer Will Help You Build a Gre...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 13 minutes If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are...Continue Reading
Finishing

PAINT THAT DOESN’T PEEL!: My Experiences With Allb...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes I think I may have discovered the most durable and pleasant to use exterior paint in...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
Published on July 5th, 2024
One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy

OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS: DIY Solar & Off Grid Living
Published on July 5th, 2024
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage How about wind energy I'd like to tell...Continue Reading