Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + video below: A wheelchair ramp is the single most important feature you can build into your home to make it more user-friendly for people with physical challenges. The thing is, a wheelchair ramp has to be built […]
Continue ReadingBusting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home improvement projects.
Continue ReadingBEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms Cooler in Summer?”
Is the second story of your home too hot in summer, despite air conditioning that’s running full blast and making lower levels too cold? Click for a real-world solution that solves the problem once and for all.
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HOW TO USE A WOOD SPLITTER: Watch and Learn to Be Safe & Productive
Watch this detailed, 11 minute video to learn the basics of using a wood splitter safely and productively. I think you’ll find this useful, especially if you want to build your personal self reliance and reduce your heating bills.
Continue ReadingFUNERAL CARDS, SMALL TOWN LIFE & THE BIG PICTURE
UPDATED 14Aug2020: Have you ever noticed that the more important a topic is, the less likely people are to talk about it? It’s not that the weather doesn’t matter, nor that the economy is irrelevant. Sports talk is a pretty […]
Continue ReadingHow to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Kill household mold with these 7 steps for safe and effective mold removal the proper way.
Continue ReadingDo You Have a Place Worth Loving?
Too few kids these days get to grow up wearing nothing but a swim suit all summer long. Country life puts everyone into constant contact with nature, and childhood experiences with rural places can be create memories and strengths that last a life time. Saying goodbye to these times can be hard, but there’s value in it, too.
Continue ReadingHOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Don’t be fooled by tricky language that makes convincing but false claims about energy efficiency. Get the basics of home energy heating efficiency here.
Continue ReadingWHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Pasture Plants Thrive in Deep Quarry Waste
Nutritious pasture plants such as alfalfa, clover and trefoil aren’t all that easy to grow. I know because I’ve been planting them for years. Normally you need to buy expensive seed, plant these seeds in good soil free of weeds, then […]
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