A hoop house is a simple greenhouse, and if you’d like to build one for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. This simple, inexpensive, portable, solar heated garden structure that turns a little bit of hands-on effort and simple…
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
Budgeting sounds simple on paper, spend less than you earn and save the rest. Yet for many people, building a working, everyday budget feels overwhelming. With unexpected expenses, rising living costs, and busy schedules, keeping track of every dollar can…
A few years ago I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her future. She’d worked for other people before (including a job in a prison), but was interested in starting her…
If you’re dealing with pesky little insects buzzing around your home, chances are you have gnats. Even though gnats are harmless to humans, the more they breed, the more they can create an ongoing, frustrating problem for your home. As…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers up four easy steps to bring your old chisel back to life.
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Many construction projects benefit from the services of a professional structural engineer, irrespective of building type whether it’s residential or commercial property. Your project success depends heavily on their essential role that enables safe conditions, stable structure and optimal performance….
When your AC stops working, what’s the first thing you do? Most people pick up the phone and call in the experts. However, it’s not always necessary to get an HVAC technician out. There are a surprising number of things…
Just like the old musical classics stay evergreen, so do traditions. We can attest to this fact by observing the Canadian comeback to homesteading. Many families are embracing this lifestyle to rid themselves of the precariousness of urban living. If…
Homesteading is sprouting like wildflowers after a drought. What was once considered to be old-fashioned is making a comeback. Many are leaving the priciest cities to settle in rustic areas. Their desires may be rooted in the soil of modern…
Aging gracefully while maintaining independence is a goal many seniors strive for. This matters because the aging population is witnessing a rapid increase in the US. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans over 65 is expected…