DEEP WELL HAND PUMP: See How We Installed One Alongside Our Electric Pump

Click below to watch lesson#10 in my online video course KEEP IT FLOWING. This video shows a Bison deep well hand pump being installed alongside an electric submersible pump in my own well. It’s surprising how many people ask me about hand pumps like this. Reliability and access to drinking water even when the power goes down is the reason why.

Video watch time = 8 1/2 minutes

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Home Exteriors

The Eco-Friendly Revolution: Why Composite Decking Is Winning Over Timber

BySteve Maxwell November 20, 2024January 9, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly important for homeowners, serving as extensions of their homes where they can relax, entertain, and enjoy nature. As people invest more in these spaces, many are moving away from traditional timber decking in favour…

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METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase

BySteve Maxwell January 9, 2025January 20, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on the property. Click above to watch the main steel body of this stair project coming together with welded treads. It’s…

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Home Exteriors Workshop

DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own

BySteve Maxwell November 22, 2024November 23, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.

Home Exteriors

WORKBENCH SUPREME: See a Combination Scaffold Frame, Storage System & Workbench

BySteve Maxwell January 11, 2019November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for his adult son. This man was suing his son for not providing a safe working…

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Home Exteriors

Rust and Ruin: How Moisture Can Wreck Your Metal Building

BySteve Maxwell December 9, 2024January 10, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Metal buildings are known for their strength and durability, but they are far from invincible. One of the most underestimated threats to these structures is moisture. When left unchecked, moisture can lead to rust, corrosion, and even compromise the building’s…

Home Exteriors

How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?

BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.

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