Steve Maxwell uses all sorts of great products every day in his homestead life. These are products that not only perform their job in real-world work conditions but do it consistently and are made by companies that stand behind their promises and their product.
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HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
Updated on November 28th, 2020
The world is faster, more demanding and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in the 21st...Continue Reading
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ONE YEAR TO LIVE: The Mindset That Motivates Towards Virtue
Updated on July 18th, 2020
If you’re the kind of person who values the virtues of kindness, patience and selflessness, you probably don’t...Continue Reading
Homesteading

HOW TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Much “Sustainability” Isn’t Sustainable
Updated on February 11th, 2020
Are you feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your life Are you having trouble reconciling your ideals...Continue Reading
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WORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers & Heals Warriors
Updated on December 14th, 2019
UPDATED 14 Dec2019: In 2018 I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found...Continue Reading
Home Renovation

Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear Review
Updated on December 12th, 2020
PUBLISHED 2Aug2019: If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become...Continue Reading
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Canadian Inventor Builds Wireless Backup Camera in Home Workshop
Updated on October 29th, 2016
People love backup cameras on vehicles It’s safer and easier to reverse while watching a screen display of what’s...Continue Reading
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VEHICLES: Repair or Replace? How to Decide
Updated on October 7th, 2016
Want to spend as little as possible keeping a decent vehicle on the road Most people say "yes" to this question, but...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Tankless Water Heater Tour
Updated on November 14th, 2016
I just finished installing a tankless water heater, and as I was testing the flow and adjusting the water temperature,...Continue Reading
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TOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Updated on November 14th, 2016
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, truly innovative tools are rare They only make it to the mainstream once in...Continue Reading