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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 13 Mistakes & Lessons from Real Life
Updated on May 1st, 2020
This is chapter 13 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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CEDAR SIDING WITH SHINGLES: A Long-Lasting and Natural-Looking Option
Updated on May 25th, 2019
UPDATED 24May2019: Cedar siding with shingles has got to be the most under-appreciated siding option going...Continue Reading
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WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Updated on January 9th, 2021
Back in June 2018, I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
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SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laundry in Kitchen
Updated on April 11th, 2019
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
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Passive House Heats Itself
Updated on January 17th, 2016
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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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 – Tractor, Stones & Social Scenes
Updated on July 29th, 2019
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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RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on June 18th, 2019
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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Q&A: Can recessed light fixtures be installed in a cathedral ceiling?
Updated on April 15th, 2017
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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Insulation Know-How
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A friend of mine lives in the same rural Ontario farmhouse where he grew up in the 1930's, and this lets him tell the...Continue Reading