*BIRDS OF PREY: See where a pair of ospreys choose to nest.
*WATER WELL: Watch the birth of a great source of pure water.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to scribe wood for nice, tight fit.
*GREAT TOOLS: See three great ones from this 2009 video.
CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
UPDATED 28APR2017: I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal sticks look all that interesting. A home-made, wooden walking stick you whittle yourself is another matter. Even a simple […]
Continue ReadingCOMPOSTING TOILETS: How to Buy One That Actually Works
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, informs cottage owners on choosing and operating an eco-friendly, composting toilet.
Continue ReadingPortable Natural Gas Generators: How to Choose and Use Them
UPDATED 21APR2017: Home generators can make up for a sad reality of life these days. The reliability of our electricity supply isn’t what it used to be. Utility companies have cut back on line maintenance and sometimes electricity demand across North […]
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VIDEO EPISODE#22: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*WOOD FINISHING: See unique approach 6 months later.
*HORSES: Watch a liberty horse work clinic on Manitoulin Island.
*PINE CHEST: The main reason milk paint is so good.
*WOODWORKING: Watch quick lesson on how to cut miters.
VIDEO EPISODE#20: [email protected] Line Road
*TOOLS: Watch a Milwaukee tape getting driven over by a truck.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to sand wood perfectly smooth.
*WOOD FINISHING: Watch my favourite wipe-on poly in action.
*GOOD GEAR: See what makes some wood screws better.
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP: 6 Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
UPDATED 6Apr2019: “How can I install a submersible pump?” If you’re asking this question, then this is the post for you. Read on for all the details. As far as I’ve seen, this is the most complete set of instructions on […]
Continue ReadingEPISODE#19: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*DIY: See a home-made electrical generator in action.
*BACKWOODS SMARTS: See a home-made generator running.
*COOL TOOLS: See world’s highest voltage circular saw in action.
*NATURE: See the melting shoreline of Manitoulin Island
COOL PEOPLE: Canadian Timber Framer Keeps Tradition Alive
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent doing something else. That’s why Ottawa, Canada timber framer Ray Gibbs is worth meeting. He spent a 34-year career working as an […]
Continue ReadingHOMESTEADING: Self-Reliant Lifestyle Offers Hope to the Young
A few months back I got an email from a young man named Shane, and his questions took me back 30 years. Shane wants to build a home and life in the country, living deliberately close to nature and being as […]
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