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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework...
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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HOW-TO STACK FIREWOOD: Round Piles Offer Big Advantages
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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WINTERIZING WATER SYSTEMS: Simple System Is 100% Reliable
Updated on September 28th, 2019
Got a seasonal water system to put away for the winter Watch the video below to learn about a fast, fool-proof way to...Continue Reading
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STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid
Updated on February 20th, 2020
In July 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISHING: Favourite One-Time Treatment Now...
Updated on July 17th, 2018
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize This is...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on June 30th, 2018
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
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HOMESTEAD CATTLE PASTURE: Take an Aerial Tour of Our For...
Published onJune 15th, 2018
UPDATED 15Jun2018: When settlers first came to Manitoulin Island, Canada, they had to be careful when they chose and...Continue Reading
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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: How To Get Uninterrupted Electr...
Published onJune 1st, 2018
More and more people are deciding to get proactive about maintaining electrical power supply at their home, cottage and...Continue Reading
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RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on June 18th, 2019
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable option...Continue Reading
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HOW TO FIX YOUR OWN BACKED-UP SEPTIC SYSTEM
Updated on July 10th, 2020
UPDATED 10Jul2020 + video: If you rely on a septic system, or if your septic system is currently showing signs of...Continue Reading