Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading
Landscaping
Understanding the Basics of Lawn and Garden Fertilizers
Published on November 23rd, 2023
Some things in life are as simple as they look, but fertilizing your lawn and garden properly isn’t one of them...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
THE PRACTICAL LIVING SHOW
Updated on November 15th, 2024
Join me for another episode of my video show PRACTICAL LIVING This time I'll take you on a tour of how I divide...Continue Reading
Water Systems
WATER WELL DRILLING: Watch the Entire Process Here, Incl...
Published on October 27th, 2023
If you've never had a water well drilled, you don't know the combination of hope and fear involved Hope because you're...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Published on October 18th, 2023
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
BIG FABRIC STRUCTURE: Watch the Unloading of my 12,000 l...
Updated on November 24th, 2023
When I needed more covered storage space on my rural property, I decided to put up a fabric structure I went with a...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
Published on October 6th, 2023
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
The PRACTICAL LIVING Show Episode 4
Published on August 11th, 2023
Join me on a video tour of a vegetable garden plot that time forgot, see my favourite pole saw in action pruning trees,...Continue Reading
Outdoors
Some Tips for Raising Chickens in Your Backyard
Published on July 19th, 2023
Once you’ve spruced up your garden with new fencing and added fresh garden furniture to create a relaxing...Continue Reading
Landscaping
5 Landscaping Basics You Can Handle Yourself (and When t...
Updated on November 25th, 2023
Most homeowners have to maintain their own properties, which means you're in charge of landscaping duties Fortunately,...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
A Guide to Cleaning Up After a Storm
Published on February 7th, 2023
If the weather forecast predicts a storm, it is always best to make preparations beforehand to minimize damage and...Continue Reading
Generators
What You Need To Know About Portable Power Stations
Updated on August 6th, 2024
Is your area experiencing frequent natural disasters interrupting your electricity connection Or are you a frequent...Continue Reading