Hendrik Varju is a man who’s spent most of his working life doing two things most people just dream of. First, he works largely from home, more-or-less free from the increasing cost and emotional burden of commuting. And second, Hendrik’s…

List to Steve responds to a homeowner question about eliminating window condensation and mold growth this winter.

Home insulation isn’t flashy or fun. And unless you’re weird, it’s hard to get as emotionally excited about insulation as, say, a granite countertop of a new hardwood floor. But the fact is, insulation upgrades offer plenty to get excited about. Read Steve’s thoughts and see for yourself.

Listen as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of “essentials” at their country home and farm.

Sooner or later, most homeowners get the urge to finish or refinish interior wood. It’s all part of home ownership. Trim, bare furniture, antiques, cabinets – they all need finishing or refinishing to look their best. Trouble is, the results…

The government wants to help you insulate your home, but how do you make it happen? Let Steve show you how to find out exactly what grants and free money is available for home energy upgrades in Canada.

Doing your own repairs and building your own things is about much more than saving money. It’s also about making your life better. Read Steve’s take on how this unfolded at his own place.

UPDATED 20Aug2019: I’m not sure how my conversation about the $250,000 mortgage came up, but it got me thinking about two very different ways that people live these days. There’s the “mortgage-now-pay later” approach that’s grown so popular over the…

Remembrance Day means nothing if it doesn’t affect how we live all year long. Read Steve’s warning of how our world is forgetting the basics of what living with expensive freedom is really all about.

With Syrian refugees coming to Canada, what will it be like for them learning how to live in Canadian homes in Canadian winters? Read Steve’s thoughts on this today.