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CASE STUDY: Earning a Homestead Living
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Whenever I tell people that I live deep in the country, on an island at the end of a dead-end road, two hours from the...Continue Reading
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MORE THAN MONEY: How an Old-Time Builder Created a Hote...
Updated on February 20th, 2017
It goes without saying that being a contractor is about making money Building and renovation is a business The...Continue Reading
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CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating Quality in a World of Junk
Updated on December 12th, 2017
All good things eventually come to an end That said, the right attitude towards woodworking offers a unique chance to...Continue Reading
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Wood-Free Woodworking: Composite Lumber for Outdoor Projects
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Two local Canadian heros were being celebrated in the little town near my home, and the commemoration included a...Continue Reading
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Keep on Truckin’: How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
Updated on April 11th, 2019
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a long...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Homesteading: Part 1
Updated on December 12th, 2017
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
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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Published onFebruary 5th, 2016
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles A: Yes Definitely If the existing shingles are not...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on December 12th, 2017
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Insulating an Old, Brick House
Published onJanuary 22nd, 2016
Insulating an Old, Brick House Q: How can I insulate the walls of my double-brick house The place was built in 1950...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right &#...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying I don’t want to...Continue Reading