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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Am I Being Scammed by a Mol...
Updated on January 23rd, 2021
Q: Am I being scammed by a mold expert I found a 24” x 24” area of discolouration on my garage ceiling...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 13 Mistakes �...
Published onMay 1st, 2020
This is chapter 13 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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“Viral” Insights from Alberta, Canada: Put a...
Updated on April 22nd, 2020
PUBLISHED 18Apr2020: Yesterday I got an email from a long-time reader and pen pal who always has good things...Continue Reading
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How to Dry Wood
Updated on August 24th, 2019
Q: How can I dry wood quickly And more specifically, is there any way I can get freshly cut birch lumber dry...Continue Reading
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FIREWOOD FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel th...
Updated on December 26th, 2020
DON'T MISS THE VIDEOS BELOW: If trees grow where you live, then cutting them can be a rewarding stewardship...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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INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
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WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Updated on January 9th, 2021
Back in June 2018, I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the last few decades, most people don’t...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