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Drying fruits, vegetables and even meats is a great way to preserve food without a freezer or the hassles of canning, and building your own electricity-free solar food dryer is one of the best ways you can equip yourself. Using…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, reflects on his choice to create a self sustaining life away from urban cities and the road from then to now.

There’s nothing quite like fresh eggs from your own hens, and this backyard chicken coop lets you make that happen. I created this modular design to be comfortable, cozy, easy to clean and suitable for regions that get both too cold and too hot during…

Jigsaws are an under-appreciated power saw, for sure. They’re safer than many other saws, they can handle everything from hardwood to plate steel, most take a wide variety of blade options, and jigsaws let you cut curves. Click to learn about the fine points of choosing a jigsaw you’ll stay happy with for years of use.

Just like the old musical classics stay evergreen, so do traditions. We can attest to this fact by observing the Canadian comeback to homesteading.  Many families are embracing this lifestyle to rid themselves of the precariousness of urban living. If…