Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Replacing a Furnace – How (and when) to Choose Wisely
Updated on May 4th, 2023
Are you considering replacing your gas furnace This article can help you make an informed decision Reading Time =...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
INSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of outdoo...
Updated on July 16th, 2022
Growing plants in outdoor pots and hanging baskets is a great thing I know because my wife, Mary, and I have been...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
SANE & SUSTAINABLE HOMESTEADING: How to Thrive With...
Published on March 4th, 2023
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water ...
Published on July 14th, 2023
A while back I was on a video call with a couple in Alberta, Canada building their own house following my Cozy Cabin...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL: Video Tour Teaches All About This...
Published on April 26th, 2024
If you use a cordless drill (or want to learn how to use one), you'll find the video below helpful If you've ever been...Continue Reading
Article
SIMPLE LIVING: A True Cabin Story
Updated on August 24th, 2017
When I show people the 10 x 20-foot cabin where my wife, Mary, and I lived each spring, summer and fall from 1986 to...Continue Reading
Article
Not All Masking Tapes are Created Equal When it Comes to...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
If you’re gearing up to do some interior painting this winter, you might reasonably think that masking tape can help...Continue Reading
Article
Make Good Things Happen This DIY Season
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Canadian society used to be more do-it-yourself 30 years ago than it is today Ordinary people with day jobs used to...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Is a Tankless Water Heater for You?
Published on November 17th, 2023
Tankless water heaters are a popular item these days and they offer real advantages – they save energy and save...Continue Reading
Roofing
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Published on March 15th, 2024
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people, simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success
Updated on October 7th, 2022
Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading
Article
Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Can I store paint in an unheated garage Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of paint We...Continue Reading