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FIREWOOD: Understanding the Essential Splitting Axe
Updated on December 12th, 2017
If you live in the country, you may already know about keeping a woodpile stocked But even many city neighbourhoods are...Continue Reading
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FITNESS OVER 50: Why I Like Weight Training
Updated on May 17th, 2022
As far as I can tell, the height of my physical fitness happened in November 1982 when I was 19 Or at least that’s...Continue Reading
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Can leaks in a radiant infloor heating system be fixed?
Updated on August 10th, 2015
Can leaks in a radiant infloor heating system be fixed The system was installed about 35 years ago by my husband and...Continue Reading
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COURSES ON 20% CORONA DISCOUNT UNTIL APRIL 18
Updated on May 17th, 2022
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
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The Delusions of a Crackpot? 6 of 6
Published on September 18th, 2020
This is the final instalment in a six-part series on life, death and what may lie beyond the here-and-now, and I’ve...Continue Reading
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Making Sense of Outdoor Pots and Planters and Hanging Ba...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Gardening takes on a whole new attraction when you add height to the features you orchestrate outdoors using pots and...Continue Reading
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the last few decades, most people don’t...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What can I do to warm the f...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage I recently bit the bullet, went below, and stuffed two layers of...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
6 Tips for Cleaning Your Gutters in 2023
Updated on June 21st, 2023
When you think about home maintenance, it’s important to know the parts to keep your home undamaged One essential...Continue Reading
Workshop
Father’s Day Online Course Special 20% Off
Published on June 3rd, 2022
Back in 2007, I got the idea that online courses might be a popular way to provide value to my audience, and I was...Continue Reading
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Insulating a Gas Furnace Air Intake Pipe
Updated on February 15th, 2021
A regular reader named Ed has a gas furnace air intake pipe that sweats condensation during cold weather It gets bad...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Published on January 11th, 2024
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading