Steve Maxwell, a homesteader since 1985, takes us through a financial self-reliance reality check for the homesteading lifestyle.

Steve Maxwell passes on a few pieces of homesteading wisdom borne from his many years of hands-on experience.

Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels? I could connect to the grid, but I like the idea of generating my own, cheap electricity. I recently priced a PV system to generate…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, still ruminates about all the energy information he learned at a conference from Nordic countries.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, ponders how our homes will cope without crude oil, an ever nearing reality.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, looks at a Canadian home that’s been built using many green energy efficient technologies and recycled material.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, reflects on his choice to create a self sustaining life away from urban cities and the road from then to now.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells homeowners looking to build new homes, cottages, or cabins, or renovate their siding about cedar wood shingles.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the outdoor wood boiler he installed in his back yard.

Learn about new energy efficient technologies applied to build a Passive House from Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines how its not as difficult as you might think to build your own small home.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains fundamentals of building your own cabin, an economical options in today’s frugal temperatures.