Welding & Metalworking
FORGING STEEL: Working With Iron, Hammer & Anvil
Updated on March 16th, 2023
Forging metal is different than welding, and is not a mainstream hobby That said, there are still thousands of...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades In fact, there's no reason a deck...Continue Reading
Article
RURAL LAND: Finding a Property to Buy in the Real World
Updated on March 16th, 2023
When people discover that I grew up in the suburbs of a large, North American city, then moved to a very rural...Continue Reading
Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your septic system is currently showing signs of failure –...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BETTER WOODWORKING: Make a Simple, Effective Edge Sander...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop, all without spending a...Continue Reading
Philosophy
SMALL TOWN LIFE: Now More Than Ever, Life Outside the Ci...
Published on March 8th, 2023
There’s a valuable opportunity out there for more than a few people, but it’s going to waste This opportunity is...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Stop My Garage Door From...
Published on March 7th, 2023
Q: How can I stop my garage door from freezing to the concrete floor when it gets really cold I live in northern...Continue Reading
Article
HOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On ...
Updated on March 8th, 2023
When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often the bare minimum tomorrow That’s been the trend...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Updated on March 8th, 2023
Lately I've been advising a married couple on how they can have a summer home built in a small, beautiful town, and my...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET: See Exactly Why These Thi...
Updated on March 8th, 2023
Watch and learn why auto-darkening welding helmets have caught on so completely with both amateur and professional...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
SANE & SUSTAINABLE HOMESTEADING: How to Thrive With...
Published on March 4th, 2023
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
AVOID THE NURSING HOME: Visit My New Website for Financi...
Updated on March 4th, 2023
Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed to make it...Continue Reading