Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Updated on May 27th, 2022
A couple of autumns ago I climbed onto a small, deteriorating roof of a shed that I hadn’t walked on for 30 years...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
USING ROUND FIREWOOD PILES: How to Get Wood Out As You U...
Updated on May 27th, 2022
A subscriber asks "What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you've written about Do you...Continue Reading
Water Systems
WATER WELL DRILLING: Watch the Entire Process Here, Incl...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
If you've never had a water well drilled, you don't know the combination of hope and fear involved Hope because you're...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
Fencing
Wood, Metal, or Vinyl: What Material Is Best for Your Fence?
Published on April 28th, 2022
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...
Updated on April 23rd, 2022
Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading
Landscaping
6 Ways To Make Your Home’s Exterior More Aesthetic
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” - and a loved and looked-after home...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Updated on May 4th, 2022
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your well runs dry...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WATER WELL? This Simple Valve Extends Pump Life &#...
Published on March 11th, 2022
Do you get your water from a well Millions of people do, and how long your water pump lasts depends in part on the...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
Published on March 10th, 2022
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
Non-Spray Way To Stop Bugs From Biting
Updated on April 9th, 2022
My earliest memories of mosquitos, black flies and biting insects goes back to May 1970 and my first trip to a...Continue Reading