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Updated on September 14th, 2021
WANT TO BUILD A SWIM PLATFORM This is the place to get your free plans and instructions At first you might think I...Continue Reading
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CEDAR RAIL FARM FENCES: How They Tell the Story of Fear ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Each spring since 1987 I’ve maintained a nearly forgotten part of rural Canadian heritage that’s still a working...Continue Reading
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WINTERIZING WATER SYSTEMS: Simple System Is 100% Reliable
Updated on November 13th, 2021
Got a seasonal water system to put away for the winter Watch the video below to learn about a fast, fool-proof way to...Continue Reading
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SCRATCHES ON YOUR CAR?: Buff Them Out With a Woodworking...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sometimes a simple and effective solution to an annoying problem is right under your nose, but you can’t see it...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How can I paint the rusty steel railing that goes across the front of my property I want the results to lasts, but I...Continue Reading
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Two Trucks, 30+ Years & Lots of Work Done
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 25Oct2019 + Video Above: When it comes to pickup trucks, I’ve been a Ford guy since 1986 Some of my...Continue Reading
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WINTER HAND PUMP: See How Well Pump Resists Freezing
Updated on January 23rd, 2021
For people who live in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of...Continue Reading
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SIMPLE LIVING: A True Cabin Story
Updated on August 24th, 2017
When I show people the 10 x 20-foot cabin where my wife, Mary, and I lived each spring, summer and fall from 1986 to...Continue Reading
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Portable Natural Gas Generators: How to Choose and Use Them
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 24Oct2019: Home generators can make up for a sad reality of life these days The reliability of our electricity...Continue Reading
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INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It t...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
"How can I install a submersible pump in my household well" If you're asking this question, then this is the article...Continue Reading
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FIREWOOD: Understanding the Essential Splitting Axe
Updated on December 12th, 2017
If you live in the country, you may already know about keeping a woodpile stocked But even many city neighbourhoods are...Continue Reading
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Swimming Lessons, Swimming Pools & Pool Envy
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I love swimming, and the fact that I've never owned a pool is one reason I'm susceptible to swimming pool envy My first...Continue Reading