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Make the most of your mudroom with these clever storage and organization ideas!
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Canning is an excellent way to enjoy the bounty from your garden year-round. Proper storage of the containers is just as important as the canning process to ensure a safe product.
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Square hay bales need to be properly stored to preserve their nutritional value. Stack them in a sturdy fashion, but also to allow enough air flow to release excess moisture. You don't want them...
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All that produce in your garden will go to waste if you can't find a way to preserve it. Canning is a safe solution for long-term storage as long as you use the proper method. Pressure canners...
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A checklist for preparing for boating season
When the weather warms up boat owners are chomping at the bit to get it out and have fun. A safe and uneventful season can depend a lot on what you do with the boat before it even touches water....
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Do you have a great idea to make chores easier at your place? Send it in! You'll get $100 for any idea the editors choose to illustrate ($25 for ideas published with no illustration). Include...
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Not everyone needs a big barn
Radio interview source: Jay Samuelson, Regional Director, Weatherstar Company
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Fancy outbuildings and barns look nice, but sometimes all you need is a...
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Congratulations! You finally made that move to the country. If you are lucky, your property has outbuildings to handle your outsized storage need; if not, it's time to go shed shopping.
Shed shopping
First, consider why you need a storage building. Will it be used solely as a place to park large equipment? Will you hang smaller tools in it? Does it need to function as an...
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A lot of people are opting for a building with a canvas-like covering because it's cost-effective and versatile. Some people use fabric buildings as workshops, or to store hay or equipment....
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Here's how to achieve the attractive look and perfect function you want for outbuildings on your country property.
Building a shed
A shed should be a thing of beauty to behold, says David Stiles, author of Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Backyard Builders. "People often make the mistake of thinking of...