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CASE STUDY: 60-something Couple Build a House
Have you ever wanted to build your own house? The story of Chuc and Linda Willson might give you encouragement…
CASE STUDY: A Visit to Steve’s Stone House
Ever thought of building your own home? Take a quick photo tour of the stone and timber house Steve built…
SMALL HOME & CABIN BUILDING PLANS & VIDEO COURSE: Make Your Own Gorgeous Little Place
Do you dream of building your own cabin or tiny home? Need plans and hands-on construction help with videos? Download…
INFO RESOURCE: Finding Products to Kill Mold
Check out Steve’s list of mold control product numbers from various suppliers across North America. No need to rely on…
LIFE IMPROVEMENT: Eat Better With a Root Cellar
Food security, great meals and a chance to save money. Root cellars are making a come-back for good reasons.
Cash-Only Mentality Ruining Home Improvement Scene
Paying contractors in cash is a bad idea that is leading to some unfortunate consequences for Homeowners and Home Professionals.
How to Properly Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade
An essential, hands-on skill for people with wood to cut.
Personal Responsibility
Why the decline of this old virtue is something we must stop.
Steve and His Ford Trucks
Learn about the last 27 years of Steve’s time on Manitoulin Island, and the two trucks that have been part…
How Much Difference Does Lawn Fertilizer Really Make?
Steve describes his accidental test to determine if fertilizer really works.
How Can I Cover a Water Cistern to Keep Dirt Out?
Steve explains a system that cleans roof water before storing it in a cistern, and offers directions for more information.
Simple, Secure Storage
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers his experiences on how his fabric shelter is working out, plus explains what life…
How do I get rid of condensation and mold forming in my cold cellar?
Steve offers help on the common cold cellar problem of condensation and mold.
How can my husband and I support ourselves financially after we move out of the city to a rural homestead property?
On May 25, 2012, a homestead homeowner inquired as to how she and her husband could support themselves financially after…
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, really long showers?
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, really long showers? We’ve tried begging, guilt trips and timers…
What are my options for getting power to a cottage I’m building?
What are my options for getting power to a cottage I’m building? Neighbouring property owners don’t want hydro poles on…
What’s the best way for me to learn how to create a rural homestead for myself?
What’s the best way for me to learn how to create a rural homestead for myself? I’m a 23 year…
Am I Financially Self-Reliant? A Homesteading Reality Check
Steve Maxwell, a homesteader since 1985, takes us through a financial self-reliance reality check for the homesteading lifestyle.
Lessons Learned Living and Building in the Country
Steve Maxwell passes on a few pieces of homesteading wisdom borne from his many years of hands-on experience.
Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels?
Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels? I could connect to the…
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