Nutritious pasture plants such as alfalfa, clover and birdsfoot trefoil aren’t all that easy to grow. I know because I’ve been planting them for years. Normally you need to buy expensive seed, plant these seeds in good soil free of…
If you’re planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top), you’re probably about to make a mistake. Several mistakes, actually. The reason is because standard deck building…
Watch a 5 minute video of Steve’s Manitoulin Island garden. It’s June now, and there’s lots to see and hear and smell.
If you own a summer cottage, you know there’s always a lot to do when closing up for the winter. That’s why it’s good to look for ways to make the job more effective. When I began my cottaging career…
Click below to watch me apply a new, coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine. It’s called Ecowood Treatment. Join me as I apply the “weathered wood” version to a new white cedar picnic table. I’ve never used…
Take an educational tour of container gardening in pots and hanging baskets as Steve Maxwell and his wife Mary do it on Manitoulin Island. Click here to see.
Want to keep your home’s value strong? Start with maintenance. In Home Owner Association (HOA) communities, keeping up with your property doesn’t just help you—it helps the whole neighborhood. Whether you’re thinking of selling soon or just want to protect…
Keeping your car in good condition is vital if you want it to last as long as possible. By following a few simple maintenance tips, you can help prolong the life of your vehicle in big ways. Regular maintenance is…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the importance of building straight, true, level homes.
Question: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock? It’s seized and the outside is rusty right now, but it looks like a nice old lock with potential. Answer: Good for you for…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows you how to get the most tillage garden work done with the least amount of effort with handy garden tools.
Click below for a video tour of the way we deliver water to our grass-fed cattle on pasture. Drinking water-safe hose, water troughs and a little patch of well-used limestone bedrock are what you’ll see. I think you’ll enjoy this…