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Simple Portable Off-Grid Power for Cabins, Cottages and Blackouts
Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running…
It’s Time to Make the Trades—and Tradesmen—Cool Again
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the decline of people entering trade jobs in Canada.
Why Restoring an Old House Is Nothing Like Building a New One
I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of…
RELATIONSHIPS: Marriage and Farm Fields — What One Can Teach About the Other
A couple of years ago, at a community dance, I found myself thinking simultaneously about the soil in our pasture…
Why BaileyLineRoad.com Exists — and What Happens Next With This Newsletter
The BaileyLineRoad.com newsletter has been part of my life — and many readers’ lives — for a long time. The…
TOOLS: Watch This 18-Volt Cordless Chainsaw in Action
Back in 2018 I got the chance to try Milwaukee’s then-new 18 volt cordless electric chainsaw. You can see me…
TOOLS: Three Up-and-Coming Cordless Options
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and…
LIFE & LIVING: How to Stay Sane In An Insanity-promoting World
The world is faster, more demanding, less free and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that…
LIFESTYLE: What Ever Happened to Personal Responsibility?
A roll of plastic pipe I ordered years ago arrived in a carton that makes me concerned. A stern, 15-word…
PHILOSOPHY: Masonry, Life & Choosing the Hard-But-Good Things
In the late 1980s I faced a choice, and it was like many of the big choices we all face…
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER: Detailed Video Tour Of This Wood Heating Option
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes us on a video tour of his outdoor wood boiler, explains why he chose…
LIFESTYLE: Five Wise Reminders From the Amish
Do you find the simple, community-based ways of the Amish interesting? I always have. In this article, I talk about…
SMALL TOWN LIFE: Now More Than Ever, Life Outside the City is Looking Good
There’s a valuable opportunity out there for more than a few people, but it’s going to waste. This opportunity is…
OUTDOOR LIVING: How to Use a Wood Splitter
Watch this detailed video tutorial to learn the basics of using a wood splitter safely and productively. I think you’ll…
RURAL LIVING: Let Me Show You Manitoulin Island Life
The first part of the 1980s left me feeling desperate. That’s what happened when, after four years of methodical searching, I…
LIFE & HEALTH: Is Distilled Water Good To Drink? Here’s What I found
If you care about optimizing your health and energy level, you’ve probably come to realize that little lifestyle practices can…
COTTAGE LIFE: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During The Off Season?”
Question: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter when I’m not there? The floor…
HOMESTEADING: How to Thrive Without Burnout, Despair & Failure
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature,…
UNEXPLAINED: The Strangest Thing That Ever Happened to me
As some of you know, my wife, Mary, was suddenly diagnosed with an advanced case of chordoma in May 2024…
HOMEBUILDING: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Great Cozy Cabin
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house? Perhaps one you built yourself with your own hands?…
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