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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Some of the bravest people I know move into inexpensive older homes, they reverse decades of massive deterioration...Continue Reading
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Published on July 4th, 2023
Toilets rarely die a quick death Most fade away slowly, gradually losing their ability to flush reliably, and this...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 – Trac...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This is chapter 11 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading
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Published on June 4th, 2021
Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
JRR Tolkien is one of Britian’s most famous authors, and he’ll always be remembered for the fictional world he...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Hanging pictures, tapestries and wall art isn’t as easy as it looks At least not if you want to hang them...Continue Reading
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How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be b...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be building over a raised deck It’s about 9 feet off the ground,...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Can I install recessed light fixtures in a cathedral ceiling There's insulation right above the drywall, and I...Continue Reading
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RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable option...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
It’s -5ºC outside and Reiner Hoyer’s new house is 26ºC inside That’s too hot, but it’s not because the heat...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
My wife and I and our newborn son moved into a 400 sqft lakeside cottage in September 1990 and I had no idea the...Continue Reading
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SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laun...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
More than 25 years ago I made a home building decision that has saved my wife and I the equivalent of more than...Continue Reading