When COVID lockdowns first appeared in early 2020, the weather was getting warmer in a lot of areas, providing at least some opportunity to spend time in isolation outdoors. But with the unfolding of second-wave lockdowns, we face what amounts…
This is chapter nine in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a modern homestead life deep in the country on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Missed Chapter Eight? Click here to…
Each year I give away thousands of dollars of tools for free, and I’ve got a particularly nice giveaway going now. One lucky person from Canada and another person from the US will each win a 3000+ watt Champion generator….
Congratulations! Someone who cares about you has bought you the gift of four of my instructional video ebooks. Click here to use your gift code now, or read on to learn more about what you get. Now it’s time to get…
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The last part of my MIG welding course includes plans, instructions and teaching videos to build five simple, attractive, useful projects. Click below for a video tour of all of these projects, including some introductory tips on building them
This is chapter eight in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a modern homestead life deep in the country on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Missed Chapter Seven? Click here to…
Generally speaking, they don’t make things to be repaired like they used to, but every so often I find a company that’s bucking this trend. It happened most recently as I was researching home generators and getting ready to test…
Why would anyone build furniture and cabinets from wood if they can buy them? For me there are three reasons woodworking is part of my busy life. First is the thrill of construction. It’s deeply satisfying to buy lumber, mark it,…