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Home Water Filtration System: Understanding the Basics
Updated on February 4th, 2020
Are you concerned about the taste and quality of your drinking water Lots of people are these days, but that’s not...Continue Reading
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Cottage Plans: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until You’ve Read This
Updated on February 15th, 2021
UPDATED 26Jul2019: Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton...Continue Reading
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Submersible Water Well Pump Tear-Down
Updated on July 13th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see Steve cut into a failed submersible water well pump watch a big power...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ENERGY: Tour a Real-World Solar Panel System With 20-Year Track Record
Updated on July 6th, 2019
UPDATED 5Jul2019 Got an interest in building your own off-grid solar panel and wind energy system I've got a true...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 23: How to Build a Deck – Three Top Deck Building Saws
Updated on June 22nd, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see the deck building saw to buy if you can only afford one a simple tip for...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidewall Shingles?”
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished We’re planning to cover the...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cottage For Year-Round Living?”
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting the place into a four-season home, but I want to...Continue Reading
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EASY COTTAGE WATER SYSTEM PRIMING: How to Avoid the Seasonal Misery
Updated on April 20th, 2019
UPDATED 20Apr2019: Thousands of people depend on seasonal water systems in cottages, country homes and lakeside...Continue Reading
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Pellet Stove Installation Tips
Updated on November 13th, 2019
Q: What's involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance We're planning to build in the country next...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Freeze-Proof a Cabin Water Line?”
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to freeze-proof a water line from a spring to a vacation cabin we visit year-round There’s...Continue Reading