Does the idea of moving into a nursing home someday worry you? I know it’s an unspoken black cloud that steals joy from many people as they retire and age. I don’t know anyone who looks forward to the prospect…
Join me for a 13 minutes tutorial on plywood and other sheet goods for workshop and home renovation projects. This video is part of my Woodworking for Beginners online course.
Homeownership means something different to everyone. For some, it’s the cozy charm of a cabin tucked away in the trees. For others, it’s a sleek, modern bungalow in the heart of the city. But let’s be real, cities are getting…
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
The ability to store fruits and vegetables long-term at your own house is an idea that will never go out of fashion. Read here and download building plans for making your own root cellar no matter what your situation.
The true story you’re about to read is a warning and a reminder, at least it is for me. It’s about the value of choosing the hard path of forgiveness, kindness and love, while rejecting the seemingly easier road of…
Question: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is a better approach since you never walk on the shingles as they’re being installed, but how is this possible? Shingles need to…
Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless tools are leading edge people. Take the Amish for instance. The Amish call themselves “the plain people” and it’s easy…
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, gives the scoop on some of his favourite hand tools. Simple, yet essential items for homeowners and woodworkers.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains a handy product called Grabbits that make tying down tarps much simpler and easier.
Watch a water well being drilled from start to finish, including an unexpected ending. This video is from my online course KEEP IT FLOWING. It covers all the details for makingand fixing rural water systems. Click here or below to…
There are dozens of different kinds of fasteners in the world and you can safely forget about most of them for building and maintaining things around the home, farm and cottage. But there are five types of fasteners that you’ll…