Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your basement in a way that will avoid mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality.

BRUSHLESS DRILL TOUR A reader named Vern asked about what type of cordless tools he might need for a remote island worksite without power. Vern is hoping to bring a bunch of charged batteries to avoid the need for a…

Insulation doesn’t feel like a thrilling home renovation topic for most people. But the fact is, you should be thrilled. Upgrading insulation can put money in your pocket, and who doesn’t like that? You’ll also be more comfortable at a given room temperature with added insulation and your home will have greater resale value especially as the world changes. Watch this video to see what I mean.

Sometimes a real challenge is just what people need. That’s why  Steve thinks kids need a little less stuff in their lives and a little more incentive to go out and make things happen with their own small home maintenance businesses….

Note to a Discouraged Homesteader

Back in my previous blog I talked about the reasons I see would-be homesteaders change their minds and give up on dreams of rural living. This often involves rejecting too much technology, but there are other reasons, too. Mistaken ideas…

Nothing much happens without tools. But which ones will really serve you? Let Steve get specific and tell you all about the top ten tools you need to get started with home improvements, DIY and home repairs. There’s lots more to buy other than these, but the ones you’ll learn about here are the best to start with.

Hendrik Varju is a man who’s spent most of his working life doing two things most people just dream of. First, he works largely from home, more-or-less free from the increasing cost and emotional burden of commuting. And second, Hendrik’s…