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RETAINING WALLS: 5 Keys to a Better Built Retaining Wall Renovation
Is building a retaining wall on your list of home renovation must-dos? Steve Maxwell lays out the main secrets behind…
Three Real-World Gardening Tricks
My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together on our rural property for 30+ years, and whenever you’re at…
DIY Deck Projects: Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Dream Outdoor Space
Modern homes are so much better with expansive outdoor spaces for barbeques, family parties, relaxing, and unwinding. While you can…
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…
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…
Metal Buildings in Agriculture: A Statistical Overview of Usage and Benefits
Metal buildings have taken a prominent role in the agricultural landscape, serving a multitude of purposes from equipment storage to…
HOW TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Much “Sustainability” Isn’t Sustainable
NVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Do you feel guilty about the environmental impact of your life? Are you having trouble reconciling your…
Eco-Friendly Maintenance Tips for Outdoor Sporting Facilities
Operating an outdoor sporting facility involves much more than just managing schedules and equipment. It requires a thoughtful approach to…
Checklist: What to Consider When Buying a GNSS Receiver
GNSS stands for global navigation satellite system, and broadly speaking it’s the technology that allows global positioning with cell phones,…
Moments in Time Pt. 2: Working on Equipment, Drainage Tiles Running, Visiting a Dog Grave Stone, Harrowing Pastures and More
Join me for some quick snippets of rural life here on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Click below for a “look over the…
Do You Need Planning Permission To Build A Retaining Wall In Australia?
Are you considering building a retaining wall and want to know if planning permission is needed? Perhaps you have heard…
6 Outdoor Projects You Can Do Yourself in Newmanstown, PA
You’ve just moved into your new home in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. You saved up for the down payment for years and…
VIDEO DIARY: Getting Those Tractor Tire Chains On
Two-wheel drive tractors need traction help in the winter, and that’s what tire chains are for. Join me for an improptu…
BUILD A HOOP HOUSE: Download Free Plans For Extending Your Growing Season
Build your own hoop house with these easy to follow instructions and guidelines. Extend your growing season and make your…
How to Arrange Your Outdoor Space for Large and Small Gatherings
Your outdoor space should be a versatile haven that welcomes gatherings of all sizes. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family…
VIDEO: First Ice Fishing Adventure
Join my son Robert, daugher-in-law Edyta and granddaughter Lily as the try ice fishing for the first time as a…
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
Table of Contents “How can I install a submersible pump in my household well?” If you’re asking this question, then this…
From Warsaw Poland to a Canadian Cabin in the Woods
Back in 2012, my oldest son, Robert, made friends online with a young lady from Warsaw, Poland named Edyta. Two…
No “Helpless Female” Daughter for Robert
“I don’t want to raise a helpless female, Dad!” Those were Robert’s words to me as he asked to borrow…
See a Swedish Firelog Forest Feast
To be honest, when Robert came to me with the idea of having a cookout using a single hardwood log…
Why You Should Welcome an Electrical Substation in Your Neighborhood
Most people associate electrical substations with large, fenced-off structures, that don’t look great, are potentially dangerous, and with possible health…
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