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SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE: Why They’re Harder to Find Than They Used to Be
Updated on June 6th, 2020
A while ago I heard from a reader named Mike about an article I wrote on the long-term shortage of skilled...Continue Reading
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GARDEN TOUR: Visit Our Manitoulin Island Garden By Video
Updated on June 5th, 2020
It's June and a great time for a Manitoulin Island, Canada garden tour Our place is buzzing and bright with new colors...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain Smell?
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD COMPACT STAIRS: Staircase Kit Makes Attics Accessible
Updated on February 15th, 2021
UPDATED 29May2020: Depending on the design of your home, your attic might just offer some surprisingly gorgeous living...Continue Reading
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PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to Make the Place Your Own
Updated on May 30th, 2020
UPDATED 29MAY2020 Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 1 – Surprised By Reality
Updated on October 24th, 2020
Ever wonder what it's like to move from the city to a vacant rural property deep in the country You can read about it...Continue Reading
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FRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Your Own
Updated on May 30th, 2020
UPDATED 28May2020: Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design Click below to...Continue Reading
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REAL MILK PAINT: Watch and Learn About This Great Wood Finishing Option
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Milk paint is easy to like It's safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind...Continue Reading
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NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Updated on July 9th, 2020
UPDATED: 22May2020: There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a...Continue Reading
Home Workshop & Tools
SANDING WOOD TRIM: An Easier & Much Better Way
Updated on May 23rd, 2020
UPDATED 22May2020 + videos below: If you want to boost your woodworking game, you need to know the best way of sanding...Continue Reading