Back in 2022, my son Robert, and I, got the chance to make a full-length documentary film on a fascinating archaeological site here on Manitoulin Island. It’s where a handful of different Native communities made stone tools over at least…
Property ownership comes with various responsibilities, and one of them is recognizing that injuries which occur within premises you own can leave you in a sticky situation. With that in mind, here’s a round-up of what every property owner needs…
A while back my oldest son, Robert, and his family, started a YouTube channel called Cabin in the Woods, and it offers a birds eye view of their real country life. That’s Robert and his wife, Edyta, below. Scroll down…
Thinking about improving health for you and your pets? Omega-3 fish oil can make a big difference. From heart health to shiny coats, these benefits go beyond the basics. Dive into practical insights on how this supplement works wonders. Ready…
One of the things I learned after I moved to the very rural Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional stoneworking. I’d never done it before coming here and I’ve never seen anyone else do structural stonework in…
How can you earn a good living in the country? That’s a question I get from time to time from people who have the desire to build a rural life for themselves, but don’t yet know how the money side…
Wheelbarrows are wonderful tools in lots of ways. Click to see which types of wheelbarrows Steve loves best and why.
I’ve only felt deeply and undeniably helpless a few times in my life, but these experiences taught me valuable lessons. Perhaps my story here will help you, too. The recognition of our utter helplessness at times can bring some much-needed…
In this article you will learn about: You can always tell how self-reliant you are by looking at your tool kit. The further you move towards various capabilities, the better and more varied your collection of tools will become. The…
I’ve come to realize that the ability to laugh is the most valuable home improvement skill of all, especially when you’re laughing at yourself. I was reminded of this when I left the city in 1986 to create a home and…
Each spring since 1987, I’ve maintained a nearly forgotten part of Canadian heritage that’s still a working feature of the rural landscape where I live on Manitoulin Island. Nestled along the shore of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada, you’ll find…
It goes without saying that being a professional contractor is about making money. Building and renovation is a business. The contractors you hire have families to feed and retirements to hope for, just like the rest of us. But I’ve…