Philosophy
THE REAL REASON CRAFTSMANSHIP MATTERS
Updated on July 8th, 2021
These are my hands assembling some small furniture components made of cherry wood in my backwoods workshop Besides...Continue Reading
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What Can You Power Wash?
Published on July 27th, 2020
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PORTABLE GENERATOR: How to Choose One Wisely
Updated on August 12th, 2021
As far as I can tell, there are two reasons more and more people are interested in buying portable generators One is a...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to power tools, there are more options than ever before, and the quality of choices is higher than...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING TOOLS: Three Pieces of Essential Gear You...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 10Jul2020 + video below: Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference in a home workshop...Continue Reading
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Are You Just Molecules or More?
Published on July 3rd, 2020
The extent to which you thrive or wither as a person ultimately comes down to who you are inside and what you make of...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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AUTOMATIC BACKUP GENERATORS: What They Are And How They ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video below: Where I live in Canada we get about a dozen electrical power failures each year Some of...Continue Reading
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GOT PAINTING TO DO?: I Think You’ll Like ScotchBlu...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video below: Masking tape isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a very good thing For more than...Continue Reading
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CATTLE PASTURE TOUR: Watch Natural Drain in Action on Ma...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Manitoulin Island, Canada is where I live, and it's an interesting place because of its geographic variety Fields meet...Continue Reading
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SOLAR SKYLIGHTS: Delivering More Light, More Fresh Air &...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Watch a video tour of one of my own skylight installations and see for yourself why modern skylights are so reliable...Continue Reading
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Got Kids At Home? 6 Child-Friendly Uses for Basement Sub...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Kid-friendly play surfaces and areas have suddenly become a scarce commodity in homes around the world, and that got me...Continue Reading