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How Far In Advance Should You Book Movers In Calabasas?
Moving can be a stressful experience, but planning ahead can make a significant difference. When it comes to booking movers…
Top 4 Energy-Efficient Transport Tips for Remote Homes
Living off the grid doesn’t mean sacrificing efficiency. Energy-efficient transport can make your remote home life smoother and more sustainable…
CERAMIC TILES DONE RIGHT: Watch an Installation Pro in Action
The most diligent tile setter I’ve ever seen in action is a guy named Dale Wallace. He’s careful, he knows…
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SURPRISED BY BEAUTY?
Sometimes beauty sneaks up and surprises you in the most pleasant of ways. That’s what happened back in December a…
How to Find and Invest in Tax Delinquent Properties
Tax delinquent properties can be a great opportunity for investors, especially for those looking to enter the real estate market…
A Beginner’s Guide to Mini Bikes – Fun, Affordable, and Perfect for New Riders
You might think bigger is better, but mini bikes prove otherwise. Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, each suited…
DIGITAL IDENTITY THEFT: What Happened To Me & How to Combat It
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about the increasing threat of identity theft and how it puts the safety of…
How to Compare Mortgage Loans for Your Dream Home in Maine
Securing the right mortgage loan is a crucial step in purchasing your dream home. With numerous options available, it can…
MODERN HOMESTEADING: Young Man Seeks Advice Part 1
Have you ever dreamed about what it would be like to build your own home, earn your living on your…
Four Easy DIY Projects to Enhance Your Home Office Space
Want to transform your home office? DIY projects can make a big impact, and at minimal cost. From custom shelves…
STONE AGE FLAKE TOOL FLINTKNAPPING: Watch a Documentary on the World’s Best-Kept Archaelogical Site
Back in 2022, my son Robert, and I, got the chance to make a full-length documentary film on a fascinating…
Essential Legal Insights for Property Owners Regarding Personal Injury Claims
Property ownership comes with various responsibilities, and one of them is recognizing that injuries which occur within premises you own…
CABIN IN THE WOODS: Watch Life Lived in the Forest
A while back my oldest son, Robert, and his family, started a YouTube channel called Cabin in the Woods, and…
Unlocking Health: The Everyday Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oil for You and Your Pets
Thinking about improving health for you and your pets? Omega-3 fish oil can make a big difference. From heart health…
STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stonework Up Close
One of the things I learned after I moved to the very rural Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s…
Earning a Location-Free Living
How can you earn a good living in the country? That’s a question I get from time to time from…
How to Choose a Great Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrows are wonderful tools in lots of ways. Click to see which types of wheelbarrows Steve loves best and why.
HELPLESSNESS, HUMILITY & THE FAMILY OF OTTERS
I’ve only felt deeply and undeniably helpless a few times in my life, but these experiences taught me valuable lessons…
PULLING THEIR WEIGHT: Three Tools That Can Move the Big Stuff
In this article you will learn about: You can always tell how self-reliant you are by looking at your tool…
An Outhouse, a Misunderstanding and Some Laughs
I’ve come to realize that the ability to laugh is the most valuable home improvement skill of all, especially when you’re…
Vintage Cedar Rail Fences Tell the Story of Hope
Each spring since 1987, I’ve maintained a nearly forgotten part of Canadian heritage that’s still a working feature of the…
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