Cottages & Cabins
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Bui...
Published on August 17th, 2023
Many people dream about owning a country cottage or summer vacation home, but the reality is often a disappointment in...Continue Reading
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5 Cool Home Features
Updated on July 8th, 2021
It’s easy to keep cool during the hottest summer weather with a big air conditioner and lots of electricity Anyone...Continue Reading
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Engineered Roofing Products Worth a Look
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I love the look of cedar shakes and shingles Trouble is, I’ve seen too much to ever feel good about installing cedar...Continue Reading
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Simple Tips for Finding an Energy Efficient Home
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Editor's Note: This article on finding an energy efficient home was contributed by Dave Walton, Director of Home Ideas...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
OLDER HOMES: Deciding Which Issues Matter and How Much
Published on July 21st, 2023
A couple of years ago a friend of mine had enough of living in a dim, smelly, noisy apartment building, and on my...Continue Reading
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4 Tips for Passing Your Home Insurance Inspection (Plus ...
Published on September 16th, 2021
The process of buying and/or selling a house requires a lot of steps, many of which are mandatory It’s tempting...Continue Reading
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Small Houses Deliver Big Value
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Every year since 1996, I’ve been delivering seminars at Canada’s largest woodworking and building skills trade...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on August 25th, 2023
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading
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Unconventional Wall Siding Ideal for Informal DIY Instal...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Choosing exterior wall siding isn't as easy as it seems I was first faced with a choice like this more than 15 years...Continue Reading
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New Green Custom Canadian Home Pulls Out All Environment...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What details would you include in a home built to the highest environmental standards The answer to this question is...Continue Reading