Rural living and the joys of hands-on creation
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Understanding Foundations: A Comprehensive Guide to House Foundation Types What are foundations? When it comes to building a house, the foundation is one of …Concrete Foundations: A Guide to House Foundation Types Read More »
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- Choosing a Foundation Design from the Ground Up
As spring came and went we were a bit behind if we wanted to frame the house by the end of summer. There were … - My Journey to Homeownership and the Joys of Hands-On Creation
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I live and work in the gulf islands of BC with my partner. I am trying to fill every day with new opportunities to learn, balancing the quiet solitude of rural living and the organized chaos of building my own house.
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