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Pressure Washer Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Besides the fact that pressure washers make it easier to stay on top of outdoor cleaning chores, a good one is just...Continue Reading
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Small Houses Deliver Big Value
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Every year since 1996, I’ve been delivering seminars at Canada’s largest woodworking and building skills trade...Continue Reading
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Cozy Home – Five Insulation Applications Where Foam ca...
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Effective insulation is the single biggest reason modern Canadian homes are so much more comfortable and energy...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
Outdoors
Finishing Outdoor Wood So It Lasts
Published on February 23rd, 2024
Finishing outdoor wood isn’t like most things in life When you turn the ignition key in your car, the engine almost...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on August 25th, 2023
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
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Walkways and Driveways With Pavers
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If ever there was an ideal Canadian walkway and driveway paving product, interlocking concrete paving bricks must be it...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Solving Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Problems
Updated on February 11th, 2023
Got a cathedral ceiling or vaulted ceiling that's giving you trouble with condensation and leaking Let me tell you...Continue Reading
Roofing
How Do I Know Which Type of Roof Is the Best Choice for ...
Updated on February 9th, 2024
Sometimes having too many choices makes it harder to come to a decision That's the problem many homeowners face these...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Tools, Kids and Making Things
Published on April 3rd, 2024
It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading
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No Sweat Home Comfort with Easy Green Home Cooling Options
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Keeping cool, socially responsible and within your household budget during summer heat waves isn’t as straightforward...Continue Reading
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Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea There’s a fair amount of debate on the topic, with some engineering...Continue Reading