KITCHEN GARDEN: How We Dry Herbs at Home
It’s herb harvest time on Manitoulin Island! Watch how homestead wife Mary harvests, bundles and dries this year’s herb bounty.
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WOOD FINISHING: Famous Sailing Ship Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discovers the wood finish that keeps Canada’s Bluenose II sailboat shining: Helmsman from Minwax.
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VIDEO PASTURE TOUR: See a Closeup View of What Our Cattle Eat
From a distance, pasture just looks like a green field, but there’s more going on than meets the eye on managed pastures. Join me and our dog, Kate (gone now I’m afraid), as I explain some of the plants that…
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SEPTIC SYSTEM ISSUES? There’s a Good Chance You Can Fix It Yourself
Video watch time = 2 1/2 minutes June 17, 2011 was not a great day at our house. Or at least it didn’t seem to be at the time. That was the day I discovered my septic system was toast….
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WORKSHOP VIDEO: Understanding Drill Bits & Driver Bits
Get the most out of your drill with the right kind of things to put into it. This video comes from my online course WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS.
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Flagpole Maintenance: Tips for Longevity and Performance
A flagpole is more than just a pole in the ground. It’s a statement. A symbol of pride. And, often, a centerpiece in front of homes, schools, and offices. But here’s the thing—flagpoles need care. Just like cars need oil…
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WATER FILTRATION ISN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH: When Testing and Legal Action Matter More
If you rely on a private well for drinking water, you’ve probably taken steps to make sure it’s safe. Maybe you’ve installed a sediment filter, added a UV system, or upgraded to a multi-stage filtration unit. These are smart precautions,…
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How Pre-Engineered Buildings Offer Versatility For Your Homestead
Building a homestead involves many decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing the right type of structures. Pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) are becoming a popular choice because of their flexibility, cost-efficiency, and reliability. These structures are designed and partially manufactured…
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WOODWORKING: Bandsaw Your Own Real Boards From Small Logs
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way, interesting things can happen. It’s surprisingly easy to mill short, small logs into furniture-grade boards, right in your own workshop,…
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BRICK VENEER: Tech Details Behind Every Successful Installations
Are you planning a new home or major renovation? There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and that’s why it pays to understand the difference between good brick work and bad. In this case, the…
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HOME COMFORT: Upper Rooms Too Hot Even With AC? Consider Top-Side Ventilation
QUESTION: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof? It’s a nice space but gets way too hot in the summer. ANSWER: In my experience, insulation doesn’t solve problems like the…
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HOME ENERGY: See a Simple, Safe, Legal House-to-Generator Connection Option
Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power? There are different options – some simple and some not so simple. One of the easiest, most flexible and most economical uses something called a…
