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BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a...Continue Reading
Philosophy
IS CONNECTION WORTH IT? Thoughts on the Cost of Loving T...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Sometimes little things make big differences, especially when those little things happen when you're young The main...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 2
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Back in my previous blog I talked about the reasons I see would-be homesteaders change their minds and give up on...Continue Reading
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Root Cellar Brings Classic Food Storage Into Your Life
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Root cellars are cool, moist spaces that preserve fruits, vegetables and even some meats and cheeses, typically without...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Am I Being Scammed by a Mol...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Am I being scammed by a mold expert I found a 24” x 24” area of discolouration on my garage ceiling...Continue Reading
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Cordless Nailers Could be the Next Hot Consumer Power Tool
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Most of the tool technology that makes it down to the do-it-yourself level first appeared as high-priced industrial...Continue Reading
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How can I get rid of moisture build up and mold in my 20...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I get rid of moisture build up and mold in my 20x40-foot, window-free cottage garage The structure is built...Continue Reading
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Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the pati...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement The slabs...Continue Reading
Workshop
Good Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Published on November 10th, 2023
The small, simple garage workshop has been the birthplace of many great things in the world I often think of this as I...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
BUILD YOUR OWN TINY HOME: Plans, Videos & Money-Bac...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed about building your own tiny home, or having a professional build one for you Imagine a cozy,...Continue Reading
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Innovative Approaches to Gutter Cleaning
Published on April 18th, 2024
Cleaning your gutters is an important job, but it can be hard and dangerous work Luckily, some tools and techniques...Continue Reading
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“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a...
Updated on April 22nd, 2020
PUBLISHED 18Apr2020: Yesterday I got an email from a long-time reader and pen pal who always has good things...Continue Reading