BACKYARD CHICKENS: Raising Leghorn Chicks For Eggs
Watch the transformation of day-old Leghorn chicks into full-fledged free-range laying hens. Besides being cute, there are key things you need to do to raise these birds properly.
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TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 50 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building…
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WOODWORKING: Optimizing Wood Quality From Each Board
You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for building some great woodworking projects. Tools are sharp, the shop is clean, you’ve got a design you’re excited about, and you’ve got the time to…
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METALWORKING: Learn To Fix a Bad MIG Weld
Watch and learn how to solve the most common type of bad MIG weld, something I call the “timid weld”. The footage above comes from my online course, MIG Welding for Beginners and includes actual footage of bad and good…
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ENERGY: Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more insulation. “Experts” tend to greatly under-estimate the amount of insulation homes need at any point in history. Even homes…
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HOME ENERGY: Big Inverters Offer More Quiet & Efficient Power
If you’re looking for the most efficient, quietest and most flexible source of backup electrical power for your home, then large inverter-generators are something you should know about. This is one place where generator technology is improving quickly and it…
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METALWORKING: See What This “Woodworking” Tool Does to 3/4″-Thick Steel
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way. That’s the case with a hole saw I used for a job that was well beyond what this tool was designed for. It had to do with one of my old…
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RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good “Certified” Wood Without the Guilt
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, advocates promoting sustainable forestry through purchasing wood lumber that uses certified harvesting practices.
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CONSTRUCTION: Pole Barn Building Visual Guide & Instructions
If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns may be for you. They’re one of the fastest, most cost-effective way to build permanent, solid shelter space for equipment storage, livestock shelter, a vehicle garage…
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TOOLS: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Shop Vac
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
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INTERESTING: Meet a Mural Painter Who Makes Buildings Better
Have you ever noticed how outdoor art can make a neighbourhood so much better? This article is about a remarkable outdoor artist who is making great things happen on building exteriors in southern Ontario, Canada. That’s him below, from a self…
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EXTERIORS: 15+ Years Experiences With Allback Linseed Oil Paint
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about linseed oil. Its supposed to last 50 years, but even if it doesn’t, hes still glad he bought it.
