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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Updated on May 23rd, 2021
Q: Can I finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring The...Continue Reading
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CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Stove...
Published onApril 23rd, 2021
Last fall (2020), we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought you...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Updated on May 22nd, 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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PORTABLE GENERATORS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING: Features to Look...
Updated on April 17th, 2021
Do you have outdoor work or recreation planned for this summer I've got some information about portable generators that...Continue Reading
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COTTAGE HEATING: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During ...
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 f...
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 Fo...
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 Be...
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...
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