Outdoors

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Are My Options for Kee...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to clear snow from my long rural driveway I’m a newly-single woman with a 16 year old son...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming

WORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 14 Dec2019: In 2018 I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found...Continue Reading
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A CHINESE MOTORCYCLE: Sometimes Lit...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sometimes it's the little things in life that determine success or failure, and experiences that one of my sons and I...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood

HOME HEAT FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel t...
Updated on April 29th, 2023
Reading Time = 15 minutes If trees grow where you live, then making them into firewood is a great way to...Continue Reading
Fencing

CEDAR RAIL FENCES: A Few Thoughts While Fixing an Heirloom
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this video (4 minutes) visit with Steve as he Fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of...Continue Reading
Article

QUICK & EASY CONCRETE FOUNDATION PAD: Build One Wit...
Updated on April 16th, 2021
Do you need a concrete support pad for a shed, hot tub, standby generator or anything else small and in your backyard...Continue Reading
Article

BUYING A RIDING LAWN MOWER: Here’s What You Need t...
Updated on June 4th, 2021
Riding lawn mowers can help make your life easier and your lawn beautiful, but there is a lot to consider before you...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To

BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.19: Fixing Up An Old Shed
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, see how a little concrete and some plywood can make an old building better...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy

BUILD 3 GREAT SOLAR PROJECTS: Plans, Instructional Video...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Welcome Solar Projects Enthusiast! Want to build your own useful solar energy projects You've come to the right...Continue Reading
Article

TRICKLE IRRIGATION VIDEO: Better Garden Watering, One Dr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The first time I pumped my well dry using a sprinkler to water wilting vegetables, I realized how country life brings a...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Updated on August 19th, 2022
If you've ever thought of installing an outdoor wood boiler for heating your place, this article is for you There's a...Continue Reading
Article

HAND-MILLED FLOUR: Watch How It’s Made By Hand
Updated on November 20th, 2021
Want a little adventure in your food life Consider milling your own flour It's an interesting way to get closer to the...Continue Reading