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
Home Exteriors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There a Simple Way to Fi...
Published on June 2nd, 2023
Q: How should I seal and protect a cedar planter I just built I’d like the wood to stay light and bright...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
PASSIVE HOUSES: Extreme Energy Efficiency By Design
Published on June 2nd, 2023
Finding new ways to save energy has become an important part of the social dialogue in many places When the lens is...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
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch Me Install My Favour...
Published on May 19th, 2023
If you've got a water supply line that can't be protected from freezing because there's not enough soil, check out the...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid
Published on May 19th, 2023
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOME-GROWN MULCH: Make Your Own from Garden Waste &...
Published on May 19th, 2023
My wife and I have been gardening together for almost 40 years and one thing I’ve noticed is the tremendous value...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
Off-Grid Energy
SELLING POWER BACK TO THE GRID: “How Do I Determin...
Published on May 11th, 2023
Have you ever thought of selling your own off-grid electricity back to the grid In this article I answer a student's...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Securing the Perimeter – Gate Options for Every St...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Whether you're looking for a gate for your private residence, a gated community, or commercial premises, there are...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
FANCY CEDAR SIDEWALL SHINGLING: Creating Your Own Classi...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough to be worthwhile in my book, and it's always...Continue Reading