SIMPLE LIVING: A True Cabin Story
When I show people the 10 x 20-foot cabin where my wife, Mary, and I lived each spring, summer and fall from 1986 to 1990, along with our golden retriever, King, they usually shake their heads and wonder how we…
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 3 – The Bailey Line Road Feud
Learn what it’s like to live between two feuding families in a backwoods corner of a rural island, and see what it teaches about life, harmony and getting along.
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 2 – The Wake Up Call
I woke up with the rising sun on the morning of Thursday May 15, 1986 in a tent pitched on my homestead property. It was my first morning on the land, I was there by myself, and it was one of the most sharply depressing moments of my life. It was all I could do to stop myself from running away from the crazy venture I’d gotten myself into.
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PATCHING WALLS: Course Teaches All the Tricks
The quickest way to change the look of your home is by changing the colours on your walls. Use these steps to ensure that your walls look like they were repaired and painted by professionals.
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VIDEO: Small Town Couple Makes Good Life for Themselves Outside the City
Want to earn a living outside the city? Watch and see how Bill and Joann Woods do it. Smart decisions, hard work and a little innovative thinking has made all the difference for them . . .
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VIDEO FEATURE: See Deck Stain Testing Program in Action
Back in the 1980s I did some exterior woodworking for a client. They were very pleased, at least at first. Eight months later I got the phone call. The finish was peeling and ugly. “How could you let this happen?”,…
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LEARN TO SHARPEN TOOLS: Razor Sharp, Quick Results, Money-Back Guarantee
CLICK BELOW FOR A VIDEO TOUR of my course called Razor Sharp. It teaches the fastest and easiest way to make your chisels, plane irons and knives sharper than new razor blades – literally. I’ve been using this technique for 30 years and…
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7 YEAR PRODUCT REVIEW: Fabric Shelter Stands Test of Time
Steve Maxwell researched and installed fabric-covered shelters and shares the knowledge to help homeowners solve their outdoor storage problems.
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ELLIE’S ADOPTION: Three Things That Surprised Us
UPDATED 13Jun2020 + video: Some of you may remember me telling you about our daughter, Ellie. We adopted her from South Africa in 2008. Click here to read if you missed it. She was 7 months old when we met her on…
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Four Great Ideas for Basement Renovation
If you’re looking for a new home improvement project, your basement should be on the top of your list. It’s is a great way to transform the space into a room for casual social activities or your own gym. There…
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VIDEOS EPISODE#29: LIFE@Bailey Line Road
*WOODWORKING: See shop-cut veneer panels made from cherry.
*CATTLE PASTURE: Watch steers discover fresh spring grass.
*ROUTER BITS: Discover three profiles you’ll love to know about.
*WOOD FINISHING: Succeed with quick drying urethanes. -
HOMESTEADING ADVICE: Read Part#1 of a Real Q&A Session
A few weeks ago I got an email from a woman – MB are her initials – looking for advice on homesteading, and I thought our conversation was worth sharing. MB is 46 years old and currently lives in Toronto, Canada….
