The latest in my video series about a 42×80-foot Calhoun fabric shelter I’m putting up. This video covers one of the biggest parts of the job, pouring 13 cubic metres of concrete into forms for the foundation.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines the benefits of an outdoor wood furnace as an alternative heating option thats energy efficient.
Has your vehicle developed cloudy headlight lenses? It happens with older vehicles, but the fix is simple. Click below to watch a cloudy pair of “headlight cataracts” get wiped clean and clear with one simple tool and a few simple…
The latest in a series of videos on the construction of my Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up, for farm equipment storage and repair. You’ll see concrete forms complete, with a couple of innovations you’ve probably never seen before.
Question: How should I seal and protect a cedar planter I just built? I’d like the wood to stay light and bright outdoors. Answer: Your project looks great in the photo you sent and your hope of keeping the cedar…
After more than 25 years of stacking firewood in straight piles, I discovered that stacking in round piles is not only easier and more stable, it’s also far more attractive. We’ve been doing it at our place for years now and…
Concrete, brick, and stone play large roles in home building and renovations. Steve Maxwell gives a few key strategies on fastening objects to masonry.
Trying to choose between these two main types of outdoor wood boilers? Learn about my 10+ years experiences with both types right here.
Question: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage? I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home, but I want to preserve the interior wooden wall finishes. Paper-covered batt insulation is within the 2×4 wall frames now, but I’m…
A few years ago I was commissioned by a farming agency here in Ontario, Canada to make the video here. It’s showcases two pieces of innovative farm equipment that this agency helped a farmer friend of mine buy. Click on…
Having a backyard is fun. This is especially true if you have kids, like spending your time in the outdoors, looking at nature, or even having that backyard party/BBQ. Well, it is fun until maintenance (e.g., trimming, mowing, cleaning, etc.)…
Are you ramping up for a project involving gravel? Accurate calculation of the amount needed may be a challenge that leaves you with either waste or shortage. This practical guide promises to eliminate your guesswork and save you valuable time….