Home improvement projects can either be rewarding or challenging activities, but one question does seem to pop up: do it yourself or professional contractor? Make the right decision, and you can save time, money, and headaches. While many smaller projects…
This video provides an overview of technical issues. It’s what you need to understand to get a safe and effective wheelchair ramp.
If you’d like to earn some or all of your income independently from specific locations and schedules, I have some experiences you might find useful. For more than 30 years I’ve supported my family (we maxxed out at 7 people…
Want a little adventure in your food life? Consider milling your own flour. It’s an interesting way to get closer to the nitty-gritty of eating and you’ll get something that’s healthier than you can get on store shelves because it’s…
The latest in a series of videos on the construction of my Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up, for farm equipment storage and repair. You’ll see concrete forms complete, with a couple of innovations you’ve probably never seen before.
My son, Robert, daughter-in-law, Edyta, and granddaughter, Lily, visited Vancouver Island recently, and Robert had an experience you might find interesting. It looks very much like he had a close-range encounter with a Sasquatch hunkered down behind some bushes. In…
Concrete, brick, and stone play large roles in home building and renovations. Steve Maxwell gives a few key strategies on fastening objects to masonry.
Trying to choose between these two main types of outdoor wood boilers? Learn about my 10+ years experiences with both types right here.
If you’re interested in learning more about successful rural or semi-rural living, then I have a story to tell and something specific to recommend. My Favourite Magazine It was the late 1970s when I first got interested in learning how…
Workshop Skills Q&A Question: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What…
Every workshop, garage or job site, requires a certain order to run things as they ought to be run. For tool organization, one of the most efficient solutions is a tool cart. A tool cart is a wheeled storage unit…
Having a backyard is fun. This is especially true if you have kids, like spending your time in the outdoors, looking at nature, or even having that backyard party/BBQ. Well, it is fun until maintenance (e.g., trimming, mowing, cleaning, etc.)…