Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting certain kinds of clover and trefoil seeds on frozen ground near the end of winter to improve pasture. Sounds crazy, but it works. Why bother? More nutritious pasture plants deliver higher protein grazing,…
Once you finish with a project (DIY or otherwise), or you’re finally finished with renovations, you’re probably left with a lot of leftover material. Some of it is straight up waste, while other things, such as broken/extra tiles, unused or…
One reason welding has become so much easier for beginners is because of a certain type of machine called a “MIG welder”. Click above to watch a video where I teach the fine points of adjusting the two parameters of any…
Question: What’s the best option for painting my concrete basement floor? It has a few small cracks, but it’s in pretty good shape. Is there a product that can be used to fill these gaps before painting? Answer: The short answer…
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.
See one of the most under-appreciate power tools around tackle a tough job with ease. Click below to watch.
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….