Cottages & Cabins
Cottage Plans: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until You&#...
Updated on July 27th, 2019
UPDATED 26Jul2019: Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton...Continue Reading
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Submersible Water Well Pump Tear-Down
Updated on July 13th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see Steve cut into a failed submersible water well pump watch a big power...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ENERGY: Tour a Real-World Solar Panel System Wi...
Published onJuly 6th, 2019
UPDATED 5Jul2019 Got an interest in building your own off-grid solar panel and wind energy system I've got a true...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 23: How to Build a Deck – Three T...
Published onJune 22nd, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see the deck building saw to buy if you can only afford one a simple tip for...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidew...
Updated on June 18th, 2019
UPDATED 24May2019 - Video Below Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting the place into a four-season home, but I want to...Continue Reading
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EASY COTTAGE WATER SYSTEM PRIMING: How to Avoid the Seas...
Updated on April 20th, 2019
UPDATED 20Apr2019: Thousands of people depend on seasonal water systems in cottages, country homes and lakeside...Continue Reading
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Pellet Stove Installation Tips
Updated on November 13th, 2019
Q: What's involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance We're planning to build in the country next...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Freeze-Proof a Cab...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to freeze-proof a water line from a spring to a vacation cabin we visit year-round There’s...Continue Reading
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BUILD A SWIM PLATFORM: Download Plans, Materials List, I...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
WANT TO BUILD A SWIM PLATFORM This is the place to get your free plans and instructions I’m Steve Maxwell,...Continue Reading