Cottages & Cabins
Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Updated on March 6th, 2021
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading
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GENERATORS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING: Features to Look for As You Shop
Updated on March 16th, 2021
Choosing a generator for outdoor living activities Models that are ideal for camping, RVing and outdoor events are...Continue Reading
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COTTAGE HEATING: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During Winter?”
Updated on November 7th, 2020
Q: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Log Home Builder Takes Breath Away
Updated on October 10th, 2020
I began offering seminars at home shows professionally in 1988, delivering how-to information to audiences and looking...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage?”
Updated on September 26th, 2020
Q: What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage I recently bit the bullet, went below, and stuffed two layers of...Continue Reading
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How to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options For Legal Connections
Updated on September 19th, 2020
UPDATED 18Sep2020: Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home or cottage or...Continue Reading
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HOUSE & HOME: Let Me Sneak You In To See A Truly Beautiful House
Updated on August 29th, 2020
When it comes to houses, there are two ways to look at things You can see a house simply as shelter and a place to keep...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Is Knotty Pine Good For a Finished Floor?
Updated on August 29th, 2020
Q: Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor We've read your recommendations on this material, and would love...Continue Reading
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BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms Cooler in Summer?”
Updated on August 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + videos below: As summer heat comes on each year, I always get subscriber questions like this...Continue Reading
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Do You Have a Place Worth Loving?
Updated on August 8th, 2020
UPDATED 8AUG2020: Sometimes little things make big differences, especially when those little things happen when you're...Continue Reading