Forests, Lumber & Firewood
RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good Wood Without the Guilt
Published on July 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes If you're concerned about where our wood for projects and renovations come from, I've...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
BUILD A POLE BARN: This Primer Will Help You Build a Gre...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 13 minutes If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
My 3 Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Published on July 5th, 2024
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at Choosing the right...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
Published on July 5th, 2024
One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS: DIY Solar & Off Grid Living
Published on July 5th, 2024
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage How about wind energy I'd like to tell...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Updated on December 2nd, 2024
If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should...Continue Reading
Finishing
CHALKED PAINT: Delivers Classic Looks, Enduring Beauty &...
Published on July 5th, 2024
Want to create an attractive, distressed finish on furniture and interior woodwork Chalked paint is one of the most...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING BASEMENT WALLS: See My Favourite System &...
Published on July 5th, 2024
Most basements are finished far more poorly than they should be, and exterior basement walls are often the most...Continue Reading
Landscaping
RETAINING WALLS: 5 Keys to a Better Built Retaining Wall...
Updated on September 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes It’s undoubtedly true that everyone who sets out to build a retaining...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOMESTEAD CATTLE PASTURE: Take an Aerial Tour of Our For...
Updated on July 16th, 2024
Video #1 Watch Time = 4 1/4 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 1 minute I spend time each year working on fences...Continue Reading
Article
Transform Your Outdoor Space with These Simple Steps
Updated on August 9th, 2024
Imagine sipping your morning coffee, surrounded by the beauty of a perfectly designed outdoor space Tempting, right...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WIDE BOARDS: Can You Use Them Safely for Woodworking Pro...
Updated on July 3rd, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Wide boards can be impressive to look at, but some of us (me included) were...Continue Reading