*WOODWORKING: See shop-cut veneer panels made from cherry.
*CATTLE PASTURE: Watch steers discover fresh spring grass.
*ROUTER BITS: Discover three profiles you’ll love to know about.
*WOOD FINISHING: Succeed with quick drying urethanes.
A few weeks ago I got an email from a woman – MB are her initials – looking for advice on homesteading, and I thought our conversation was worth sharing. MB is 46 years old and currently lives in Toronto, Canada….
*CEDAR RAIL FENCES: See ours close up right here.
*SEPTIC SYSTEM REVIVAL: Working perfectly after 3 years.
*PINE CHEST COMPLETE: See milk paint refurbishing job.
*COOLER CABIN: Learn how to keep sleeping loft cooler.
*GARDENING: See how greedy nearby plants invade pot.
*RASPBERRIES: Learn how to prune & mulch properly.
*BIRDS OF PREY: See where a pair of ospreys choose to nest.
*WATER WELL: Watch the birth of a great source of pure water.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to scribe wood for nice, tight fit.
*GREAT TOOLS: See three great ones from this 2009 video.
*COTTAGE LIFE: The easiest way ever to prime a water pump.
*MOLD CONTROL: Kill mold safely, forever and without bleach.
*TOOLS: See why impact drivers are the kings of screw driving.
*BUILDING: Learn to use a garden hose as a building level.
Choosing the right wallpaper can be overwhelming. Just by checking the offers online, you can see how many different styles and colors there are. And the thing is, you can’t just put any wallpaper in any room. You should first consider…
*CONSTRUCTION: Learn to layout a square foundation properly.
*TOOLS: See rare footage of behind-the-scenes chopsaw testing.
*PAINTING: Discover the right way to use masking tape.
*WOODWORKING: Install & adjust jointer knives accurately.
UPDATED 24Oct2019: Home generators can make up for a sad reality of life these days. The reliability of our electricity supply isn’t what it used to be. Utility companies have cut back on line maintenance and sometimes electricity demand across North…
Are you beginning to feel like your home needs a change? Do the walls seem like they are starting to close in on you? Are you looking for a greater sense of comfort in your home? Whether you are beginning…
*WOOD FINISHING: See unique approach 6 months later.
*HORSES: Watch a liberty horse work clinic on Manitoulin Island.
*PINE CHEST: The main reason milk paint is so good.
*WOODWORKING: Watch quick lesson on how to cut miters.
Q: Can I install recessed light fixtures in a cathedral ceiling? There’s insulation right above the drywall, and I understand that recessed light fixtures need to have clearance around them because of the heat they generate. What can I do? A:…