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Dave and Judy Olson relocated from Dubuque, Iowa to a log home on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fulfilling a dream in the process.
Linda and Joe Ragland enjoy sharing the beautiful gardens and terraces at their mountain home with visitors. "We are proud of the place and we don't mind sharing it. We love it so much," says Linda.
This Wisconsin couple proves it's never too late to make a lifestyle change.
Members of the Atkins family share their areas of expertise to grow an award-winning wine business.
Merriam Last has a passion for the past. She's turned 39-acres near Welch, Minnesota into a big step back in time.
A passion for gardening and water led this busy physician to create a tranquil oasis on 11 acres.
This family was not blessed with scenic rolling hills on their property, but it didn't stop them from making a natural oasis out of flatlands.
Fish ponds, chicken coops and wooded trails are just a start for this family.
Neighbors and friends stop by often and stay late at this peaceful and happy acreage in the green hills of North Carolina.
A wooded river habitat inspires a couple to create a nature haven and embrace the wildlife on their lush Georgia acreage.
It all began with a trellis. Jim Krempel put together his first piece of ornamental ironwork that was so successful it led to a new hobby.
A few years ago Kathy Donovan got the opportunity to become a small Virginia farmer. It was all there - the land, the fences, the buildings, grass, sky, and cool mountain air. But what should she raise?
What comes here, stays here. Diane Price and her husband, Rob Griffith, own a no-kill farm, meaning all their animals -- including goats, chickens, llamas, a few dogs, cats, and a Vietnamese potbellied pig -- will be part of their 16-acre North Carolina farm for the rest of their natural lives.
Kevin Davis looked at a rough-and- tumble piece of property bordering reclaimed Kentucky coal mining land and saw a farm.
An Illinois man discovers that building ornamental iron structures combines beauty and functionality around his country home.
Architect Erica Broberg says adding a mudroom to the house is the number one request she receives from moms who are sick of tripping over backpacks and muddy boots.
Some people are installing systems in their homes to capture used water. While it's not good for drinking or cooking, gray water can be used for landscaping.
Solar water heaters provide instant hot water, work in any climate, and can provide 50% to 80% of a home's hot water needs.
Most solar floodlights are motion-activated, which is good if an animal gets out or there's a human walking around that shouldn't be.
Most government regulations only require you to test well water when you're building a new one, or the property has changed hands. However, for your own safety, it's a good idea to test it least once a year.
No matter where your house or other outbuildings are situated on your property, the length and position of downspouts makes a huge difference when it comes to proper drainage.
You can't stop dangerous winds when a storm blows in, but you can take steps to keep your family safe.
Lightning crackles with approximately 30 million volts of electricity, so without the proper precautions, a strike to your home or outbuildings might mean disaster.
Radon doesn't have a smell or a color, so the only way to know if it's lurking in your home is by testing.
Like a vehicle, the key to keeping your septic system in shape is regular maintenance. The tank will need to be pumped by a professional every three to five years, or more often depending on use.
Retaining walls that hold back soil or rock from an area can be a wonderful addition to your landscaping. While the walls are often attractive, they also work to help prevent soil erosion and provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes. Just as your house needs a strong foundation, a retaining wall must have a firm base that will prevent the dirt beneath from shifting.
Bricks and mortar aren't always the answer to a solid wall. A dry stone wall will stand up to the ages, as long as you keep it in good condition.
When the Young family was searching for rural property in upstate New York, they settled on a place that was decidedly different from what they wanted. It was the lucky break of a lifetime.
A detached guest house gives visitors more space and privacy, and can be less expensive than building an addition on your home. When guests leave, the guest house can be used as a getaway, home office, studio, or anything else you desire.
Thanks to a wide range of home saunas available, you don't have to wait to go to the gym or check into a hotel to get the steam treatment.
Ag Engineer Chuck Schwab says water in the basement will often happen because of drainage issues that weren't accounted for when the home was built. Water might also seep in after heavy rains. You have to know what you're dealing with when you start looking for sump pumps.
Winter weather
- Energy effeciency tips for acreages
- Garage heating options
- Using space heaters safely
- Chimney safety
- Chimney cleaning
- Benefits of a wood stove
- Fixing frozen pipes
- Exterior caulking tips
- Light up the country
- Benefits of a corn furnace
Decks and patios
- Advantages of composite decking
- Deck lighting options
- A deck for a lifetime
- Installing an outdoor speaker system
- Durable decking
Driveways and paths
- Heated driveways
- Keep your gravel driveway in top condition
- Driveway alarms
- Creating a gravel pathway
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