In October 1985, 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 22 year-old dreamer back then, with a…
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…
Threaded steel pipe is useful for all kinds of things and we use it fairly often here at our place at the end of Bailey Line Road. Watch my son Robert and I as we cut threads by hand on…
When you think of agriculture, you probably don’t think of Cuba. You should. Out of necessity this country made the fastest transition from chemical agriculture to organics, beginning back in the early 1990s. Today Cuba is a model of what’s possible in the realm of real-world organics, urban gardening and a way to produce food that’s just plain inspiring.
In this video Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to improve design details in your homes interior by using various woodworking techniques.
Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home, cottage or off-grid building project? Large portable models provide the most power for a given purchase price. But how do you connect a generator to your…
In the ever-evolving landscape of online casinos, players are constantly seeking convenient and secure payment methods that enhance their gaming experience. One such method that has gained popularity in recent years is eCheck, offering players a reliable and efficient way…
Imagine this: you’ve spent hours, perhaps days, lovingly crafting the perfect homemade gift. You’ve knitted, baked, painted, or concocted until your fingers ached with pride and affection. This masterpiece isn’t just a gift; it’s a chunk of your soul wrapped…
Aging in place at home is something many older adults want for their senior years, but few manage to stay in their own homes as they age. Why? Read on to learn about the five top avoidable reasons people need…
Winter brings special household challenges, and one of them is the need for effective bathroom ventilation. Steve Maxwell suggests installing exhaust fans.
In today’s busy world, almost everyone is striving for top-notch brainpower. But do you really need supplements to boost your smarts? Well, yes, almost always, because of people’s drive to be super efficient and their desire to outsmart their lifestyle,…
Come join me for some quick video snippets of what I’ve been up to recently this spring. Get a glimpse of what my days are like here at the end of Bailey Line Road.