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Updated on February 15th, 2021
The most I’ve ever paid for gasoline was $142/litre, and the experience left me feeling more than just fleeced It...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Young Man Seeks Modern Homestead Part 3
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Continued from Modern Homesteading Part 2 Daniel: I’d like to generate income by running courses –...Continue Reading
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Replace Your Own Wooden Tool Handles
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Many excellent hammers and axes are still made today with wooden handles and that’s because wood works so well in...Continue Reading
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Simple, Secure Storage
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply around rural homes and cottages But as true as this is, it doesn’t...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Preventing Frozen Pipes in a Seasonal Cottag...
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Need to prevent frozen pipes in a water supply system from a lake or well This case study shows how one couple did...Continue Reading
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Managing Moisture In Building Envelopes
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In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was a housing boom in Vancouver, Canada that had developers scrambling...Continue Reading
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Building Better Fences
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In at least one way, wooden residential fences are like most other home improvement projects The more you put into...Continue Reading
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TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Al...
Updated on May 28th, 2024
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent...Continue Reading
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WINTERIZE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER: Fast, Easy, Reliable Method
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this video (4 minutes) learn how plumbing anti-freeze makes it fast and easy to winterize a pressure...Continue Reading
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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
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply, but as true as this is, it doesn’t mean your machines, equipment...Continue Reading
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Energy-Efficient DIY Device Increases Homeowners Safety
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Friends of mine lost a precious place to fire last summer, and the event got me thinking about the confusion that sets...Continue Reading