UPDATED 23Jul2020 + video below: Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the mid-1980s, but 30 years of dealing with reality has changed my mind. Brick veneer, in particular, offers the […]
Continue ReadingHow to Dry Herbs
It’s herb harvest time on Manitoulin Island! Watch how homestead wife Mary harvests, bundles and dries this year’s herb bounty.
Continue ReadingVIDEO FEATURE: Raising Leghorn Chicks into Homestead Chickens
Watch the transformation of day-old Leghorn chicks into full-fledged free-range laying hens. Besides being cute, there are key things you need to do to raise these birds properly.
Continue ReadingBASEMENT BATHROOM: Install a Shower & Toilet Without Sloped Drain Pipes
UPDATED 17Jul2020 + video below: How do you install a bathroom where drain pipes don’t exist? How do you install a bathroom where drain pipes can never be installed practically? This is a challenge that’s stopped more than a few […]
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
Continue ReadingSTAIR TREAD TRICK: See Simple Jig on Video
Are you building or renovating stairs? Or perhaps you need to precisely fit pieces of wood between two fixed surfaces? You’ve got to watch this video. It’s the first I ever posted online, it’s been public since November 28, 2008, […]
Continue ReadingSEPTIC SYSTEM GONE BAD? Fix It Yourself So Trouble Never Happens Again
UPDATED 10Jul2020 + video below: June 17, 2011 wasn’t a great day at our house. That was the day I discovered that my septic system had failed. Sewage was sitting about a foot over the top of the tank. Sometimes […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock? It’s seized and rusty right now, but it looks like a nice old lock with potential. A: Good for […]
Continue ReadingGOT PAINTING TO DO?: I Think You’ll Like ScotchBlue Exterior Painter’s Tape
Steve Maxwell reviews ScotchBlue Exterior Painter Tape and reveals how easy it is to make your outdoor painting projects look as great as your indoor ones.
Continue ReadingAUTO SCRATCH REPAIR: Fast, Easy & Effective Buffing Method
I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul. Tender loving care can go a long way in this regard. My F-150 pickup truck is 1990 and our family van is a 2004 Toyota Sienna. Watch […]
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