Tired of finishing and refinishing your outdoor wood? The approach you’ll see in the video above is one of my favourite ways to stay off the outdoor wood finishing hamster wheel. The images below show how this treatment looks after two years.
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The latest in my video series about a 42×80-foot Calhoun fabric shelter I’m putting up. This video covers one of the biggest parts of the job, pouring 13 cubic metres of concrete into forms for the foundation.
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
I have to disagree with your published opinion that outdoor wood boilers are an environmentally sound way to heat. While they do move the fire, soot and ash outdoors, they also burn twice as much fuel as an indoor woodstove…
I’ve been doing some wood chipping lately with a tractor-mounted implement from Woodland Mills that I really like. I bought it in 2019. See this chipper in action in the video above.
A flagpole is more than just a pole in the ground. It’s a statement. A symbol of pride. And, often, a centerpiece in front of homes, schools, and offices. But here’s the thing—flagpoles need care. Just like cars need oil…
Once you’ve spruced up your garden with new fencing and added fresh garden furniture to create a relaxing environment, it’s entirely natural for you to consider bringing in an animal or two to enjoy it with you. For many people,…