Cottages & Cabins
PORTABLE GENERATORS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING: Features to Look...
Updated on July 5th, 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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OUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor...Continue Reading
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How to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options Fo...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home, cottage or off-grid building project...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Cuba Leads Organic Agriculture Worldwide
Updated on May 17th, 2022
UPDATED 11Sep2020: Thousands of shivering, warmth-starved northern people flock to Cuba each year for bright sun,...Continue Reading
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CONTAINER GARDENING: Benefits, Beauty and Tricks of Cont...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 22Jun2018: Container gardening is all about using flower pots, planters and hanging containers as a regular...Continue Reading
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PORTABLE GENERATOR: How to Choose One Wisely
Updated on August 12th, 2021
As far as I can tell, there are two reasons more and more people are interested in buying portable generators One is a...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Lumber the Simple Way
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 26Jun2020 + 2 videos below: It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you...Continue Reading
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GARDEN TOUR: Visit Our Manitoulin Island Garden By Video
Updated on August 12th, 2021
It's June and a great time for a Manitoulin Island, Canada garden tour Our place is buzzing and bright with new colors...Continue Reading
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PASTURE MANAGEMENT: Add Seed to Salt to Improve Pasture ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
We've been pasturing beef cattle here on our Manitoulin Island, Canada property since 1987, and I've learned that the...Continue Reading
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VIDEO Q&A of the Week: How Do I Get Quartersawn Lum...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED + videos below 8May2020 Q: I bought plans to build a workbench and the instructions mentions making the top...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
DIY HOOP HOUSE PLANS: Make the most of your growing seas...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
A hoop house is a small greenhouse, and if you'd like to build one ourself, you've come to the right place They're...Continue Reading
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CHEAP & AMAZING LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Build...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Check out the Q&A section at the end of this article Real people getting real answers on building fine furniture...Continue Reading