On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Back on July 26, 2018 I laid the last stone in the last of four peaks in this…
The centrepiece of many a great man cave, poker is an easy and accessible path to having a great evening of competition between friends. While the classic card game can be played anywhere, creating a dedicated space that emphasizes the…
There’s something undeniably satisfying about stepping into a sauna after a long day. Whether it’s to soothe sore muscles, unwind after a workout, or just enjoy a moment of peace, more homeowners are exploring ways to bring this experience closer…
Choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about keeping people safe. Whether you’re managing a construction crew, running a warehouse, or handling chemicals in a lab, the gear your team wears can mean the difference between…
In this week’s video episode . . . see a cost comparison between an old tractor and a purchased-new snowblower, take a tour of the fixes that made a 30+ year-old tractor reliable (sort of),
see what a “woodworking” hole saw did to 3/4″-thick steel & more
Although it’s not thought of very often – and perhaps spoken of even less – a life surrounded by beauty is one of the most important things in life. And this is probably the case for more people than realize…
Selling a home can be a turning point in someone’s life. For some, it’s an exciting leap toward something new. For others, it’s a stressful race against time. While most people are familiar with the traditional way of selling a…
Have you ever heard of a “Swedish log”? It’s one of the most interesting and simple ways to cook outdoors in the forest with a frying pan. Much better than a regular campfire, click below to join my son Robert,…
Portable generators are getting better in surprising ways, especially when it comes to keeping you powered during outages lasting more than a few hours. Multi-fuel generators keep electricity flowing using more than one source of fuel. Click below to watch…
When you go to a regular casino, you’ll see hundreds of people playing next to each other but not with anyone else. Every slot machine, poker table, and roulette wheel is its own world of experience. SPRIBE’s Aviator completely breaks…
A few years ago I got busy fixing a flat tire on my lawn tractor on a Saturday, and the job took much longer than it needed to. I also endured more anguish than necessary during the task, and I…
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university for the first time I couldn’t help but notice all the posters around campus advertising free help for mental health issues. There were dozens of them. This is…