Homesteading
FIREWOOD FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel th...
Updated on December 26th, 2020
DON'T MISS THE VIDEOS BELOW: If trees grow where you live, then cutting them can be a rewarding stewardship...Continue Reading
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FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Deadly Mistakes
Updated on November 11th, 2020
Are you thinking of finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to be more careful...Continue Reading
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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hy...
Updated on September 21st, 2019
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
Home Workshop & Tools
HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
Published onSeptember 13th, 2019
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood...Continue Reading
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WALK-IN TUBS: The Basics of What to Look For
Published onSeptember 6th, 2019
Investing in a walk-in bath tub is a big decision If you make this decision right, you’ll enjoy a lot of benefit...Continue Reading
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POCKET SCREWS: How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
Updated on September 7th, 2019
UPDATED 7Sep2019: It’s never been easier to succeed at woodworking, and a good part of the gains come from new...Continue Reading
Pro Grade
EXTERIOR PAINT: Old-School Craftsman Brings Colour to Wi...
Published onAugust 29th, 2019
Want to learn something about exterior paint Paul Tyzek has a lot to teach He's an old-school solo painter in Winnipeg,...Continue Reading
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WISDOM & KINDNESS: Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
Updated on August 24th, 2019
In a couple of days it will be my Grandfather's birthday He died in 1995, but the lessons I learned from him have...Continue Reading
Ask Steve
How to Dry Wood
Updated on August 24th, 2019
Q: How can I dry wood quickly And more specifically, is there any way I can get freshly cut birch lumber dry...Continue Reading
Ask Steve
HOW TO BUILD A DECK: Avoid the #1 Deck Construction Mistake
Updated on November 6th, 2020
Q: What should I do about a deck that’s bolted to my house without provisions waterproofing The edge of the floor...Continue Reading