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FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts & Bolts That Are Up To The Job
If you’re building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades. In fact, there’s no…
Watch a Foundation Being Filled And Levelled
Watch the latest in my video series on the 42×80-foot Calhoun Superstructure I’m putting up at my place. The inner…
LESSONS FROM STONE: What Anyone Can Learn From a Nearly-Lost Trade
On July 1, 1987, my wife and I began building in a way I’d never seen anyone else do in…
“How Can I Cast My Own Concrete Outdoor Steps?”
This is the corner of a plywood form I built to make the lintels you see above the windows in…
PLANS DOWNLOAD: Backyard Your Own Portable Backyard Chicken Coop
There’s nothing quite like fresh eggs from your own hens, and this backyard chicken coop lets you make that happen…
WINTER HAND PUMP: See How Outdoor Well Pump Resists Freezing
For people living in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of fittings. Lose electricity…
INSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of outdoor gardening with pots, planters & hanging baskets
There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add…
See How Heat is Delivered Underground
Even people who don’t heat with wood or use an outdoor wood boiler find it interesting to see how heat…
USING ROUND FIREWOOD PILES: How to Get Wood Out As You Use Wood
A subscriber asks . . . “What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you’ve…
Tired of Looking at Your Metal Garage? Update It With a Coat of Paint
Some things just don’t seem to belong together in a sentence. Curb appeal and metal garages can be an example…
How Property Lines Apps Have Changed the Way We Map Land
Over the years, technological progress has reshaped a range of industries, including the field of land mapping and surveying. Property…
HEAT FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel the Right Way
If trees grow where you live, then making them into firewood is a great way to reduce heating costs and…
How to Grow Gorgeous Flowers and Create Stunning DIY Floral Arrangements for Your Home
The Timeless Charm of Fresh-Cut Flowers Nothing says “home” quite like a fresh bouquet of hand-picked flowers. Growing your own…
Seven Questions to Ask Yourself When Setting Up an Outdoor Kitchen
An enjoyable project that can improve your home’s aesthetics and livability is building an outdoor kitchen. Whether you have a…
OUTDOOR GRILL REVIEW: See How a Napoleon Travel Grill Works After 6 Months Use
For the last eighteen months I’ve been using a portable travel grill for barbecues and I’m impressed with this model…
A 6-Item Checklist for Building Your Dream Greenhouse
Are you dreaming of fresh veggies year-round or a cozy spot for your plants to thrive? Well, building your own…
The Most Important Horse Structures You Need for a Safe Environment
Horses are magnificent animals that can make wonderful companions. Horse raising is a challenging feat, however. Not only do they…
Easy Landscaping Ideas for Cooler Climates to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Are you wandering around your neighborhood admiring everyone’s landscaping? You want to do something with your yard but the cooler…
Concrete Foundation Pour for Fabric Structure
The latest in my video series about a 42×80-foot Calhoun fabric shelter I’m putting up. This video covers one of…
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: Heating Technology Offers Energy Security
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines the benefits of an outdoor wood furnace as an alternative heating option thats energy…
CLOUDY HEADLIGHT FIX: A Few Minutes Work Brings Clarity Again
Has your vehicle developed cloudy headlight lenses? It happens with older vehicles, but the fix is simple. Click below to…
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