Cottages & Cabins
Condensation on Windows: A Video Explanation
Updated on November 8th, 2019
UPDATED 8Nov2019: One of the most common problems in modern homes is window condensation and poor indoor air quality...Continue Reading
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$4000 Cabin plan? Not so fast!
Updated on February 6th, 2016
BUILD THIS CABIN FOR $4000$6000! More Free Plans Download: Workbench Construction Plans Build a Hoop House...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Waterfront “Silver Lining” Cotta...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
It was a bad day when fire destroyed the 60-year-old heirloom cottage of Mike and Alice Ogden, a bad day indeed But...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action
Updated on October 22nd, 2016
Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on the...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Boost Energy Efficiency with Spray...
Updated on January 3rd, 2018
Do you want your house to be warmer in winter and less expensive to heat There’s an under-used insulation upgrade...Continue Reading
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SMALL HOME & CABIN BUILDING PLANS & VIDEO COUR...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Building a small, affordable tiny home of your own – that's what my Cozy Cabin building course and plans package...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading
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TECH TIP: Two Ways to Finish Outdoor Wood
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Finishing wooden decks, fences, outdoor furniture, picnic tables and gazebos is not as simple as it looks, and too...Continue Reading
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VIDEO POST: Way Easier Cottage Water System Priming
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Cottage Water System Priming Made Easy Now that the weather’s finally warming up, cottage owners everywhere are...Continue Reading
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Rinnai RL75i Tankless Water
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Tankless water heaters have been common in Europe for more than 10 years, and they’re catching on in Canada for the...Continue Reading