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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…
How an Old-Time Builder Created a Hotel Icon And a Brave Clerk Kept It Alive
It goes without saying that being a professional contractor is about making money. Building and renovation is a business. The…
Dealing With Turbulence on The River of Life
We all face troubles in life, but an idea I call the “River of Life” is immensely worthwhile when trouble…
Tips & Tricks for Building Great Outdoor Wood Projects
Got some outdoor building projects in mind? Heavy 6×6 and 8×8 timbers of the kind you can get at any…
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH SUCCESS: 34 Years Experience With One Great Product
Back in 1990, I prepared my first outdoor wood finishing sample to see how a particular product actually performed in…
DON’T FOLLOW YOUR PASSION: Career Advice for a Young Person Looking for Success
A while back I heard that one of my nephews, William, was having trouble determining what kind of work he’d…
STEEL PIPE LIGHT FIXTURES: See How We Build Them
In this week’s video episode, see how threaded steel pipes can be used to make excellent light fixtures; learn how…
HOW TO CHOOSE A JIGSAW: A Detailed Power Tool Sort-Out
Jigsaws are an under-appreciated power saw, for sure. They’re safer than many other saws, they can handle everything from hardwood…
How to Build a Natural Herbal Medicine Garden at Home
Medicinal plants have been integral to human health for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. Even…
How to Fix a Flat Tubeless Tire With a Plug – Video
In this week’s video episode, see Steve explain the two types of tubeless tire leaks; discover and easy way to…
THREE KINDS OF MARRIAGES: The Beautiful, The Heroic & The Tragic
My wife, Mary, and I will be married for 36 years on June 4, and during this time I’ve noticed…
Dangerous Experiments with a PAT
If you’ve ever wondered if a powder-actuated tool could shoot nails into the air instead of just concrete and wood,…
How to Find Out Who Owns a Property in the USA
There are many instances where you may want to learn who owns a property. You could be interested in purchasing…
4 Steps to Start Your Home Vegetable Garden for a Healthier Diet
With rising food costs and increasing concerns about pesticide use, growing your own vegetables isn’t just going to be a…
HOW TO WORK: Mastering the Most Important Homesteading Skills Ever
In October 1985, I cut through a tumbledown wire fence and drove my 18 year-old pickup truck onto the vacant…
TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Alive & Flourishing
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent doing something…
THREADING STEEL PIPE: Watch How We Do It In Our Shop
Threaded steel pipe is useful for all kinds of things and we use it fairly often here at our place…
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