Travel isn’t just about exploring new places; it’s about sharing unforgettable experiences with loved ones. Multigenerational vacations have become a growing trend, with families eager to strengthen bonds across generations. The National Tour Association reports that almost 50% of trips…
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that determine success or failure, and experiences that one of my sons and I had with a brand new Chinese motorcycle in 2010 is a case in point. Joseph was 12 back then and…
Question: How can I stop the ceiling from cracking and recracking where it meets a partition wall in my home? I think I have a case of roof truss uplift. Repeated drywall repair attempts by a contractor look good at…
In this video (7 1/4 minutes) see how Steve mixes an outdoor wood finish that only needs to be applied once; applying Ecowood Treatment on a whole shed takes less than 10 minutes; the darkening effect of the treatment unfolds over hours, days and months
Watch me prepare steel legs for the 42×80 foot Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. This is one in a series of videos about this big project.
As a homeowner, you’ll need to continuously repair and update the space to reflect your needs. This can cost a lot of money, but you can save a lot when you do the work yourself. DIY (do-it-yourself) home improvement is…
In this blog you’ll learn about the physical reasons why I believe drinking distilled water is healthier than other options, and you’ll also get a detailed technical tour of the insides of the automatic water distiller we use at my place. READING TIME: 5 minutes.
Sometimes the smallest things in life can make a big difference. Steve’s 20+ year struggle with failing lilacs tells the story.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his do-it-yourself tips on how to create the optimal garage.
A subscriber asked me: “What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you’ve written about? Do you just reverse the building operation? Does the tarp get crusted with snow and ice? I really love the…
I spend time each year working on fences and clearing encroaching brush, and thought you’d like to see what my fields look like from above. Click above for an aerial video tour of our pastures, the forest that surrounds them,…
A few of autumns ago I climbed onto a small, deteriorating roof of a shed that I hadn’t walked on for 30 years. This activity got me thinking about how buildings can be anchors for our lives and guide posts…