Lawn and Garden
Winter View Of Our Forest
Tweet Yesterday we wrote about the very different views of our front garden in the summer vs the winter will snow on our evergreen bushes. That article gave us the idea that it would be nice to share with you the beauty of nature in our back yard during winter, especially after a heavy snow [...]
Fertilizing Trees
Tweet In the spring one of the most common outdoor activities for a household when you walk or cycle or drive up and down a neighbourhood is to see someone fertilizing their lawn. Some people have garden services to do this for them while others do it themselves. Why do this? Well of course roots [...]
Disney World
Easter Seals Camp Challenge Near Walt Disney World
This week sees Nancy and I taking almost a full week away from the family (we are still newly weds after all ;) ) to spend some time in the sun, visiting Disney World and experiencing March Madness in person for the first time. While here we vsited Easter Seals Camp Challenge, a pleasant hour drive north of Walt Disney World. One of our adult daughter has special needs yet thoroughly enjoys a wide variety of outdoor and camp activities. She enjoys the Easter Seals camp back home, so we were curious to see what was possible for her in … [Read More...]
Bathroom Renovations
Basement Ceiling Leak – Part 9 – Meet Mr. Hammer … Jack Hammer
In Part 8 we saw how simply using the hand-held circular saw was not overly efficient. There was just way too much gosh darn poured concrete underneath the floor tile. Enter Mr. Hammer; Jack Hammer :-) The next day, Bennett returned with a … [Read More Of This Article...]
Drywall Repair
Drop vs Drywall Ceiling – Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2 of Drop vs Drywall Ceiling, I presented several reasons why I am a big fan of drop ceiling. The major reason related to the ability to get at the plumbing and electrical and air ducts that resides attached to the basement … [Read More Content Limit...]
Floor Tile Projects
Laying Floor Tile For Basement Stairs Edge, Closets and Tile Insert
Last time in our continuing floor tiling home renovation project we saw much of the floor in the front foyer and laundry room covered with the large 24 inch by 24 inch porcelain floor tiles. Today we see the remaining floor areas … [Read More Of This Article...]
Solar Chared Lawn Mower
Solar Charged Lawn Mower – Part 7 – This Mower is Self Propelled, Ladies and Gentlemen, Just Like a Gas-Powered Mower
OK, that's a very long title. And, I don't mean to be shouting. However, I keep coming across people or organizations who should know better yet are incorrectly classifying the new solar charged electric 24V lawn mower from Linamar Consumer … [Read More Of This Article...]
530+ Home Energy & Water Savings
Green Savings
Free Home Energy & Water Cost Savings Collection With over 530 items, below is the 3rd Edition of our free energy saving and water saving ideas, suggestions, tips, etc. to save you money in your home be it a house, condo or … [Access Our Free 530+ Money Saving Ideas]
Home Solar Electricity
microFIT vs RRSP Conclusion?
In the first of this three part article, we described a comparative investment to the microFIT renewable energy program for individuals; that being the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or the Spousal Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP). I … [Read More Of This Article...]
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