Cottages & Cabins
“How Can I Insulate My Cottage For Year-Round Livi...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Question: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home,...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Home Water Filtration System: Understanding Key Basics
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Are you concerned about the taste and safety of your drinking water Lots of people...Continue Reading
Plumbing
“How Often Should I Get a Septic Tank Pump-Out?”
Published on September 24th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Q: How often should I have my septic tank pumped I hear greatly varying...Continue Reading
Plumbing
FREEZE-PROOFING A WATER LINE: Watch a Real-World Install...
Published on September 10th, 2024
In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running...Continue Reading
Plumbing
“How Do I Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell in My Well W...
Published on September 6th, 2024
Question: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage It affects both the hot and cold...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Tr...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement...Continue Reading
Plumbing
LOW FLUSH TOILETS: Choosing a Model That Really Works
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes If you’re installing a toilet, there’s something you need to know Even brand...Continue Reading
Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on August 9th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your rural water...Continue Reading
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch a Video Tour of An A...
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Got a water line that needs to be protected from frost Watch an actual installation video that I made a while back...Continue Reading
Plumbing
KEEP IT FLOWING: Video Lesson#8 Getting Lots of Water fr...
Published on July 16th, 2024
Does your water well let you down with chronically insufficient water Do you run out of water whenever the weather...Continue Reading