Forests, Lumber & Firewood
CORDLESS ELECTRIC CHAINSAW: Watch This 18-Volt Model in ...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Video Watch Time = 5 minutes Back in 2018 I got the chance to try Milwaukee's then-new 18 volt cordless...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
How to Use an Electric Saw Chain Sharpener
Published on August 27th, 2024
Want to get serious about your chainsaw sharpening skills Watch the video below, then scroll down to get a free PDF...Continue Reading
Outdoors
Ice Caves on Manitoulin Island
Published on August 23rd, 2024
One thing about living in a northern climate is that there are huge changes in the weather from summer to winter...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: How To Keep Cars & Trucks Aliv...
Published on August 23rd, 2024
Some people manage personal vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
SCRATCHES ON YOUR CAR?: Buff Them Out With a Woodworking...
Published on August 21st, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes + plus two video links Sometimes a simple and effective solution to an annoying...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: A Detailed Video Tour
Updated on August 14th, 2024
I've been heating our house, workshop and domestic hot water with an outdoor wood boiler since 2011, and the video...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
CHANGING YOUR OWN TIRES: How This Seasonal Job Builds Sa...
Updated on August 14th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 32 minutes Want to feel better about yourself and life Try...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
HOW TO USE A WOOD SPLITTER: Watch and Learn to Be Safe &...
Updated on August 7th, 2024
Watch this detailed, 11 minute video to learn the basics of using a wood splitter safely and productively I think...Continue Reading
Philosophy
LOOKING FOR A GREAT RURAL LIFE? Let Me Show You Manitoul...
Updated on August 7th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 4 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#3 Watch Time...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
See a Tractor-Mounted Wood Chipper in Action
Published on August 2nd, 2024
I've been doing some wood chipping lately with a tractor-mounted implement from Woodland Mills that I really like I...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your rural water...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
SANE & SUSTAINABLE HOMESTEADING: How to Thrive With...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
Reading Time = 5 1/2 minutes Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own...Continue Reading