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Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can't First, they're small They take up little space...Continue Reading
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Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough and it's always hungry for paint or stain But...Continue Reading
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This past Monday I broadcast my first live video event It was a question-and-answer session where I offered solutions...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 29th, 2019
This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 14th, 2019
UPDATED 17Aug2018: After more than 20 years of stacking firewood in square or linear piles, I discovered that...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: 4 Most Important Air-Drying Tips for Your N...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
UPDATED 17Aug2018: Do you need to dry lumber for woodworking and making furniture Want to learn how to air-dry...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14AUG2018: Summer is the time of year when you're most likely to have a sticky wooden door Humid weather is the...Continue Reading