Forests, Lumber & Firewood
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
Updated on November 12th, 2022
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more Not since I discovered how...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
10 Key Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Handle Yourself and...
Published on November 7th, 2022
In 2020, there were nearly 2282 million licensed drivers in the US, but a fair number of them don’t know the basics...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
HOLE SAW VS. STEEL: Watch What This Tool Does to 3/4R...
Published on October 28th, 2022
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way That's the case with a hole saw I used for a job that was well beyond...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MODERN HOMESTEADING: Young Man Seeks Advice Part 1
Published on October 21st, 2022
A a few years ago I got an email from a 24-year-old man in South Africa That’s him below His name is Daniel...Continue Reading
Fencing
6 Tips to Help You Find the Right Fence Contractor
Updated on August 31st, 2022
Protecting and improving your home is a no-brainer when you've made a significant financial commitment And with a...Continue Reading
Outdoors
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Rebuilding Drum Brakes
Published on June 20th, 2022
Brake drums are a crucial part of the braking system of some vehicles, and some people do their own drum brake and...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
BUILD A POLE BARN: This Primer Will Help You Build a Gre...
Updated on June 10th, 2022
If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are for you They’re the fastest, most...Continue Reading
Fencing
Wood, Metal, or Vinyl: What Material Is Best for Your Fence?
Published on April 28th, 2022
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many...Continue Reading
Landscaping
6 Ways To Make Your Home’s Exterior More Aesthetic
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” - and a loved and looked-after home...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
Published on March 10th, 2022
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
Non-Spray Way To Stop Bugs From Biting
Updated on April 9th, 2022
My earliest memories of mosquitos, black flies and biting insects goes back to May 1970 and my first trip to a...Continue Reading