PUBLISHED 19Mar2020: A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools. In this video I take you on a tour of the bits an accessories I use with my drill press, plus some guidance about the tool […]
Continue ReadingFROST SEEDING IN CANADA: See How to Plant in Winter and Why
UPDATED 20Mar2020: Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting certain kinds of seeds on frozen ground near the end of winter. Sounds crazy, but it works. Frost seeding is an effective way to improve the species makeup of pastures without […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
There are two things you need to know about this video. First, it’s one of my most popular titles with almost 1 million views so far. And second, this video is part of my basement finishing course, though the techniques are […]
Continue ReadingTOOL REVIEW: Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver
UPDATED 13Mar2020: Click below to watch a tour of what might just be the world’s best ratcheting screwdriver. It’s not often you get to see a tool like this cut open, but here you can. It’s also made in Canada […]
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STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural Stone
UPDATED 13Mar2020: Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I’ve learned to do in my time here on our homestead. The video below shows one of the most intricate parts of the job. […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO WORK: Mastering the Most Important Hands-On Skill Ever
In October 1986, I cut through a tumbledown wire fence and drove my 18 year-old pickup truck onto the vacant rural property I’d just spent my life savings to buy. I was a 23 year-old dreamer back then, with a […]
Continue ReadingFive Essential DIY Tools
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will serve you well: circular saw cordless drill 5-inch random orbit sander oscillating multi-tool portable generator Circular Saw This is […]
Continue ReadingTINY HOUSE TOUR: Tips for Building Your Own Great Little Place & Course Discount
UPDATED 6Mar2020: Do you dream of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house? The tiny house movement is growing around the world because people want homes that are more affordable and easier to maintain, either as a full-time residence or as a […]
Continue ReadingCONCRETE BASEMENT CRACK FIX VIDEO: See New Technology in Action
Got a crack in your basement? Lots of people do. Watch this detailed video review of the DRICORE Pro Concrete repair system. It combines the expansion power of polyurethane filler with the tensile strength of carbon fiber fabric reinforcement. This was […]
Continue ReadingSEPTIC SYSTEM PROBLEMS? Fix a Clogged System Yourself
Welcome Septic System Owners! If you’ve got a septic system that’s failing (or one you’d like to prevent from failing in the future), SEPTIC SYSTEM RESCUE could save you thousands of dollars and tons of hassle. This detailed video course […]
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