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Spring Head Start – Seed Starting

Get a jump on spring gardening with simple seed starting tips. Learn how to choose the right seeds, create the perfect environment, and care for your seedlings for a bountiful harvest.

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Ontario’s Ice Harvest History

Our mysterious island barn is a legacy of Ontario’s historic Ice Harvest industry.

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How to Remove Carpet Underpad

How to remove carpet underpadding that has been stuck to hardwood flooring.

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Painting old Radiators

Painting radiators in our 130 year old house wasn’t difficult, just time consuming and a little messy. What paint to use and how to apply.

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Kitchen Reno – Dark Stained Butcher Block

Solid wood butcher block countertops – how to darken light wood counters with food safe stain.

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