This is where we saw, split and stack firewood on our Manitoulin Island, Canada homestead. Five or six days with two people working makes the firewood we need to heat a 2800 square foot home, a second 800 square foot…
Do you feel guilty about the environmental impact of your life? Are you having trouble reconciling your ideals for sustainability and the realities of making it happen around you? I have a personal story that might bring wisdom, perspective and…
Operating an outdoor sporting facility involves much more than just managing schedules and equipment. It requires a thoughtful approach to maintenance that not only preserves the quality of the sports grounds but also considers the environmental impact. Eco-friendly maintenance practices can…
GNSS stands for global navigation satellite system, and broadly speaking it’s the technology that allows global positioning with cell phones, surveying equipment, construction and agriculture machines and other devices. When buying a GNSS receiver, consider your intended use and how…
Join us on a family work bee as we turn some dead elm trees into valuable home heating fuel.
Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.
Join me for some quick snippets of rural life here on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Click below for a “look over the shoulder” video view of what I’ve been up to lately. Drainage tiles running, working on equipment, metal work, inertia wood…
Are you considering building a retaining wall and want to know if planning permission is needed? Perhaps you have heard conflicting information and aren’t sure who to believe? Well, we are here to set the record straight. Keep reading to…
You’ve just moved into your new home in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. You saved up for the down payment for years and now you have finished unpacking all the boxes and are ready to enjoy the privileges of being a homeowner. Now…
Two-wheel drive tractors need traction help in the winter, and that’s what tire chains are for. Join me for an improptu “fly on the wall” field video and see the process unfold.
Build your own hoop house with these easy to follow instructions and guidelines. Extend your growing season and make your green thumb even greener. You’ll never garden the same way again!
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to homeowners about how to build a safe and fun wooden play area for children on their back lawn.