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Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell and his wife Mary live on a 90-acre modern homestead on Manitoulin Island, Ontario in a stone house they built with local materials beginning in 1985. Steve is Canada’s longest-running home improvement and how-to columnist and editor of Home and Property. He divides his time working on the land, building things large and small, and creating articles and how-to videos that teach sustainable, self-reliant, hands-on living skills.www.baileylineroad.com
How to Prep for a Power Outage That Lasts Longer Than 1 Day
Having the right generator, fuel and connections is essential
Build Your Cabin
How to build your own cabin in the woods
How to Make a Backyard Chicken House
Make your own simple, portable, Canada-ready coop.
How to Refinish Woodwork
Interior woodwork and furniture can look great or terrible — it all depends on the finish. This is why refinishing interior wood has such enduring popularity.
How to Build a Solar Generator
Plans and instructions for creating your
own fossil-free electricity supply
How to Set Up Your Home Workshop
Tips & lots of tricks for creating a homestead workspace
How to Build a Really Great Farm Gate
Plan & build a great gate installation.
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Harrowsmith Summer 2025 Press Release
For Immediate Release, Toronto, Ontario May 9, 2025.

Ooey Gooey Caramel Oat Squares
Makes 1 8×8 pan