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As far as I can tell, there are two reasons more and more people are interested in buying portable generators. One is a lack of faith in the reliability of grid power. Low prices are the second. I’m not sure…
My Amish neighbours are quite resourceful, often doing a lot with little. The video above is a case in point. It shows a homemade DC generator – primitive, simple, ugly, but effective. It’s made with a salvaged automotive alternator driven…
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, really long showers? We’ve tried begging, guilt trips and timers. Is there some kind of device that automatically shuts off water flow after a certain period of time? We’ve got…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes us on a video tour of his outdoor wood boiler, explains why he chose it and demonstrates their efficiency.
If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed more and more public spaces have Braille signage these days to help the visually impaired. Is this a real necessity or just a common willingness to showcase extra care for people…
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that matter for homeowners who who renovate or build things around the house.