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WHAT IS “BEAUTY”: Thoughts on This Hard-to-Define Concept
I’ve been thinking about beauty lately and find that as much as I love to see it, and love to…
HOMEBUILDING: “What’s the best way to learn all about building a house myself?”
Video Watch Time = 1 3/4 minutes Question: “How can I learn to build my own house? I’ve got a…
VEHICLES: Let Me Tell You About My Old Ford Pickup Truck
Part of the family for 15 years and counting.
PHILOSOPHY: Our 17 Year Adventure Adoption Adventure With Ellie
Have you ever looked back on a decision you almost changed your mind on, then realized how close you came…
WILDLIFE: Rescuing a Rare Blandings Turtle
Click to see why I think these are the best rubber boots in the world, watch an unboxing video of…
HOME SCHOOLING: How We Do It Differently & How It Works Better
Home schooling is increasing in popularity across North America and other places for a handful of reasons. Over the years…
TOOLS: Great Gift Ideas for DIY Lovers
You know the thrill of turning raw materials into something uniquely yours, so choosing presents for fellow makers can feel…
MORE THAN MONEY: How an Old-Time Builder Created a Hotel Icon
Travel back in time and see how one of the most famous hotels in the world was built – and…
REVOVATIONS: “How Can I Convert a Seasonal Cottage to Full-Time Home?”
Question: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home? My husband…
PHILOSOPHY: What Marriage is Really All About
In the last few days of May 1988, I was a few weeks away from getting married. That’s Mary and…
EASY-KEEPER COTTAGE: Don’t Build Or Renovate To Make Work For Yourself
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is fun, but a ton…
DEEP WELL HAND PUMP: See How We Installed One Alongside Our Electric Pump
Click above to watch lesson#10 in my online video course KEEP IT FLOWING. This video shows a Bison deep well hand pump being installed…
MONEY: Thoughts on Financial Success Wherever You Want to Live
Question: How can my wife and I earn a living in the country so we can move out of the…
LIVING WISELY: How to Make the Discipline of Details Work For You
One of the strangest things in life is how the most important skills are definitely not taught at school. Many…
DRY AGED BEEF: The End of My 20+ Year Search for a Great Steak
Do you remember beef tasting better years ago than it does today? I do, and I don’t think it’s my imagination. It…
AGING AT HOME: Boosting Household Accessibility With a Porch Lift
I sometimes help seniors decide exactly how to renovate their home so they can age well in place, with no…
OUTDOOR WORK: Learn to safely & Effectively Use a Firewood Splitter
In this week’s video episode, learn how a hydraulic wood splitter works; see safe methods for using a wood splitter…
SMALL TOWN LIFE: Ordinary People, Beautiful Music
I was 22 years old when I decided to move from the suburbs of Toronto to make a life for…
AN UNPLUGGED PEOPLE: Take a Peek At What The Amish Read
What would it be like if your main reading material was one monthly newspaper? Read Steve’s account of a tiny…
POWER TOOLS: Three Surprising Need-to-Know Facts
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that…
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