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HEATING WITH FIREWOOD: Three Reasons It Makes Sense
According to Steve Maxwell wood heating makes sense on several levels; cost savings, cleanliness of combustion and the aesthetics of…
Why Your Kitchen Feels Cluttered (And How to Fix It Without Throwing Everything Out)
It’s a frustrating feeling. You walk into your kitchen ready to cook, only to be met with crowded benchtops, overstuffed…
PREPAREDNESS: Why The Electricity Grid Could Go Down for Months (and what you can do about it)
Our world has become entirely dependent on centrally supplied electricity, and this has brought a lot of good to humanity…
PHILOSOPHY: How to Avoid Perfectionism & Embrace Excellence
Sooner or later, in more ways than one, staying sane in this life involves mastering mental strategies. If you’re a…
HOME HEATING: How to Light an Anthracite Stove
My oldest son, Robert, heats his small place with a unique stove made especially to burn anthracite coal. The stove…
RURAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch Us Install a Deep Well Hand Pump
There’s something special about getting your water from a hand pump. Somehow water tastes a little bit better when it…
VEHICLES: How I got My Pickup Truck to Last 35 Years and Counting
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away. Not me. I…
PHILOSOPHY: Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it…
HOMEBUILDING: Watch Last Stone Being Laid After 31 Years
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on…
HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Tips for Creating Your Very Own Poker Room
The centrepiece of many a great man cave, poker is an easy and accessible path to having a great evening…
Cost Comparison: Renting vs. Buying a Sauna – What’s Best for Your Home?
There’s something undeniably satisfying about stepping into a sauna after a long day. Whether it’s to soothe sore muscles, unwind…
How to Select the Right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about keeping people safe. Whether you’re managing a construction…
EQUIPMENT: Why I Choose Old Versus New Tractors & Outdoor Machinery
In this week’s video episode . . . see a cost comparison between an old tractor and a purchased-new snowblower,…
PHILOSOPHY: The Impracticality of Beauty
Although it’s not thought of very often – and perhaps spoken of even less – a life surrounded by beauty…
The Difference Between Traditional Sales and Cash Sales
Selling a home can be a turning point in someone’s life. For some, it’s an exciting leap toward something new…
OUTDOORS: Join Us for a Swedish Log Homestead Cookout
Have you ever heard of a “Swedish log”? It’s one of the most interesting and simple ways to cook outdoors…
MULTI-FUEL GENERATORS: Ideal Technology for Extended Outages
Portable generators are getting better in surprising ways, especially when it comes to keeping you powered during outages lasting more…
The Aviator’s Social Side
When you go to a regular casino, you’ll see hundreds of people playing next to each other but not with…
FLAT TIRE FIX: Don’t Forget Grandpa’s Advice About Valve Leaks
A few years ago I got busy fixing a flat tire on my lawn tractor on a Saturday, and the…
GET HAPPY: Why Creativity is Good for You
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university for the first time I couldn’t help but…
WISDOM & KINDNESS: Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
One thing about being a child is that regardless of your situation, you always regard it as normal – at…
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