Energy Efficiency
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Painting & Decorating
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Rust-Oleum Tremclad Paint: Still My Top Choice After 50 ...
Published on July 3rd, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes There’s one product that I can remember happily using over the last 50 years of...Continue Reading
Roofing
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How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Roof
Updated on July 23rd, 2024
Your roof is your home's shield against rain, wind, snow, and sun Yet, it's easy to forget its importance until a...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
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Equip Your Garage Like a Pro
Updated on June 28th, 2024
If you’re like many people, your garage is much more than simply where you keep your car Garages can be used for all...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
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Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on June 25th, 2024
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
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DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Published on June 21st, 2024
You certainly can’t complain about the performance of modern, ready-made, insulated exterior steel doors They...Continue Reading