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A view looking down on a large knife and onion on a worn butcher block cutting board

Is butcher block the best kind of countertop?

Close up on a row of timber load bearing wall studs, with exposed wood framing, in a home construction background

How to tell if a wall is load bearing

Cottage

The top 5 upgrades that will improve the value of... your property

Real Estate

Lumber

What exactly is acetylated wood and why should... you consider it?

Old lumber

Got some old lumber on your property? It may be... worth some serious cash

Upstate New York farmhouse

A derelict farmhouse gets a fresh makeover

Real Estate

Cabin living room

Colin and Justin end their reno with a... light-filled living room

Real Estate

Colin and Justin

Colin and Justin take their basement from damp to... vamp

Real Estate

Swedish cottage

A 1930s cottage gets two seamless additions

Real Estate

Wood siding

Everything you need to know about siding

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Jeans

Turn any space green with these eco-friendly... building materials

An 18th century barn becomes a not-so-typical ski... chalet in Colorado

Real Estate

The screened porch in the boathouse.

This old boathouse was turned into a charming... cabin overlooking the lake

Real Estate

Man calking wall

Questions to ask yourself before winterizing your... cottage

Exterior view of renovated barn.

This old garage was revamped into a spacious,... barn-inspired retreat

Real Estate

Austin Art Studio

Restored barn in Austin offers plenty of artistic... inspiration

Real Estate

Construction

The top 6 trends in eco home building

Real Estate

Retired couple

Essential upgrades for cottagers heading into... their golden years

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