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RURAL LIFE SKILLS THAT MATTER: A Dozen Tips for Water Wells, Septic Systems, Electricity & Food
Updated on April 25th, 2020
UPDATED 23Apr2020 + video: Water wells, septic systems, electricity supplies and food storage – these are four of the...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING WISDOM: Five Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Before
Updated on April 25th, 2020
UPDATED 24Apr2020: I'm a cabinetmaker and wrote my first magazine article in 1988 for Canadian Home Workshop magazine,...Continue Reading
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TIMBER FRAME DETAILS: Easier Ways to Build With Beautiful Timbers
Updated on April 25th, 2020
UPDATED 23Apr2020 + video below: I live in Canada, and my country probably grows more big trees than any other...Continue Reading
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“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a Smile on Your Face & Perspective in Your Heart
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
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PAINTING KITCHEN CABINETS: Watch This 90 Second Video Tutorial
Updated on April 18th, 2020
Got extra time on your hands Got some old cabinets that are looking tired Click below to watch a 90 second video...Continue Reading
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THE RAIL THING: How I Build Box Newel Stair Railings
Updated on April 17th, 2020
Woodworking tools and skills offer more than just the chance to create custom furniture and projects It’s also your...Continue Reading
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient Stucco Option
Updated on April 18th, 2020
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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CLASSIC WOODEN STAIR RAILING VIDEO: See How It All Goes Together
Updated on April 17th, 2020
There's something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing That's why I like what they call "box...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Young Man Seeks Advice on Mortgage-Free Home Strategy
Updated on April 18th, 2020
UPDATED 17Apr2020: A while back I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper columns regularly and visits...Continue Reading
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COURSES ON 20% CORONA DISCOUNT UNTIL APRIL 18
Updated on April 10th, 2020
Although life for me is pretty much the same as usual here on the homestead during this strange time, I know that's not...Continue Reading