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
Homesteading
CEDAR RAIL FENCES: A Few Thoughts While Fixing an Heirloom
Published onSeptember 20th, 2019
In this video (4 minutes) visit with Steve as he Fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of...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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HOW TO DO AUTOBODY REPAIR: A Detailed Video Tutorial Par...
Published onSeptember 6th, 2019
In this autobody repair video (part 2 of 2), see How to apply paint to a repaired area How to apply clear...Continue Reading
How To & Home Improvement
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Gr...
Updated on January 23rd, 2021
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps on working even when...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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HOUSE INSULATION: The Truth About Insulation R Values
Updated on August 24th, 2019
UPDATED 23Aug2019: Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real...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