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Mortgages have always scared me, but that’s not the main reason I made a decision that changed the trajectory of my...Continue Reading
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Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 14Aug2020: Quality, accomplishment and economy, in that order These are the reasons I’ve found it worthwhile...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I insulate the double-brick walls of my 100-year-old home One contractor says he can drill holes in the...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
In the event I ever get around to becoming a university professor, I’ve got my first research topic chosen:...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the life expectancy of skylights Mine are 25 years old, they’re leaking, and a roofer hasn’t been able...Continue Reading
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Published on September 29th, 2023
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
These days, more and more people are tired of unaffordable house designs that are too big, too complicated and too...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
I get more reader emails about finishing old decks than any other outdoor home improvement topic, and the different...Continue Reading
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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Continued from Modern Homesteading Part 1 Daniel: I wanted to ask you some questions that I haven’t...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
What are my options for getting power to a cottage I’m building Neighbouring property owners don’t want hydro...Continue Reading