When I show people the 10 x 20-foot cabin where my wife, Mary, and I lived each spring, summer and fall from 1986 to 1990, along with our golden retriever, King, they usually shake their heads and wonder how we…

Want to build a great deck? Don’t make the mistake so many deck builders do. Watch and see how to avoid trouble that could affect your house and deck.

Too few people understand the joy and practicality of cutting firewood. Part of the trick is understanding the one tool that’s often overlooked.

“You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone”, may just be a line from an old Joni Mitchell song, but it also describes our relationship with electricity. Heat, light, the ability to cook, compute, communicate and even enjoy flowing…

Hey Canada, this contest is for you!  As spring inches towards summer, it’s time to head outside and do some building. And when that building needs to happen away from the grid, a generator’s got you covered. That’s why I’ve partnered…

Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places. Learn how the work and why they’re essential.

Steve Maxwell explains how to properly store your lumber until you’re ready to use it. Proper storage will prevent damage from humidity and mold.

Watch an 8 minute tour of the garden Steve and his wife Mary keep on Manitoulin Island. Learn three gardening lessons they find helps make things beautiful.