Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Published on November 19th, 2024
The old shingles on the right were rated for 10 years of life, but they worked well for a full 30 years It's...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Published on November 1st, 2024
If you've ever wondered how you could heat your entire home without hauling firewood inside and ash outside, this...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OREGON CHAINSAW SHARPENER: A Fast & Effective Option
Updated on November 22nd, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
How to Grind Wheat With a Hand Mill
Published on October 22nd, 2024
Want a little adventure in your food life Consider milling your own flour It's an interesting way to get closer to...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
CLOUDY HEADLIGHT FIX: A Few Minutes Work Brings Clarity ...
Published on October 21st, 2024
Has your vehicle developed cloudy headlight lenses It happens with older vehicles, but the fix is simple Click...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
HOW-TO STACK FIREWOOD: Round Piles Offer Big Advantages
Published on October 15th, 2024
After more than 25 years of stacking firewood in straight piles, I discovered that stacking in round piles is not...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
Sasquatch Encounter: Watch My Son Tell His Story and See...
Published on October 14th, 2024
My son, Robert, daughter-in-law, Edyta, and granddaughter, Lily, visited Vancouver Island recently, and Robert had...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: My Experiences With Gasifier vs. N...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Trying to choose between these two main types of outdoor wood boilers Learn about my 10+ years experiences with both...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
My Time With The Old HARROWSMITH Magazine And The New One
Published on October 11th, 2024
If you're interested in learning more about successful rural or semi-rural living, then I have a story to...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
FARM INNOVATION IN ACTION: See Two Pieces of Efficiency-...
Published on October 11th, 2024
A few years ago I was commissioned by a farming agency here in Ontario, Canada to make the video here It's...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Outdoor Wood Boiler 7 Year Review
Published on October 7th, 2024
Outdoor wood boilers are an excellent heating option for people with access to a forest, a willingness to make...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOME-GROWN MULCH: Make Your Own from Garden Waste &...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together for almost 40 years, and one...Continue Reading