Lifestyle
Sometimes ideas are the most valuable things of all, and this is where you’ll find inspiration and ideas on living well
Review the entire Archive of Lifestyle Articles here, or do a more in-depth search to find what you’re looking for.
Insulated Basement Subfloor: A Better Way to Finish Basement Floors
Building products are always getting better, and that goes especially for items made for finishing basement. Insul-Armor is a unique…
Building a 42×80-Foot Fabric Structure: Complete Video Series
Need a large, economical building for equipment storage, farm machinery, vehicles, livestock, warehousing or workshop space? This video series follows…
Your State Vehicle Inspection in Philly. What the Annual Sticker Covers and Why Cars Fail
Most Philadelphia drivers only think about the little sticker in the corner of the windshield when a friend points out…
How Automotive Interface Design Influences Digital User Experiences
Every driver needs to visually find an automotive dashboard, understand it and return attention to the road. That demand has…
MIG Welding Thin Metal: How to Repair Small Broken Parts
Steve explains how a few minutes in the workshop makes things good happen.
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw: Faster, Easier & Better Results
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not…
How to Deep Fry a Turkey: Fast, Crispy & Juicy Results
Want to boost your turkey dinner game? Watch how we deep fry turkey’s at our place. I shot this video…
FIXING AN AIR COMPRESSOR: An Interesting Video Tour
In this week’s video episode, see why a terrific DEWALT air compressor stopped working, see why it makes sense to…
Drive for Less: How to Spend Little and Get a Lot
Vehicle choices and management decisions have a big impact on your financial health. Sounds extreme? I don’t think so. True…
What Sustained Digital Casino Growth Means for State Markets
State-regulated online casino markets are entering a more mature phase, where long-term growth depends on the quality of the digital…
Essential Equipment for Running a More Efficient Small Farm
Ask a small-farm owner what eats their day, and the answer is rarely the big stuff. It’s the ten-minute jobs…
WINTER HAND PUMP: See How Outdoor Well Pump Resists Freezing
For people living in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of fittings. Lose electricity…
Comparing Kitchen Cabinet Quotes That Differ By Half
Anyone who has priced a kitchen has had this experience. Same room, same layout, three companies, and the numbers come…
SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laundry in Kitchen
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s…
VINTAGE CLOTHING CRAFTSMANSHIP: Katherine and Her Corsets
Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter. Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge…
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…
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…
AUTO SCRATCH REPAIR: Fast, Easy & Effective Buffing Method
I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul, and tender loving care can go a…
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Building Strategies
Cottages and rural retreats are great, but not if you have to work on them all the time. Read five…
LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Workshop Projects
Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any…
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish Option
You’ll be amazed at the stunning countertops that can be made with concrete. Steve Maxwell offers key points to consider…
Search Lifestyle Articles
Sometimes ideas are the most valuable things of all, and this is where you’ll find inspiration and ideas on living well.




















