How to build your own cabin in the woods
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
Fencing your land
Four options for keeping critters in (or out)
Make a Nesting Box for Eastern Bluebirds
Easy-to-build nesting boxes will attract these beautiful songbirds and support their population growth
Snow Removal 101
Three powered options for clearing the white stuff from spaces small to large.
How to Winterize a Pressure Washer FAST
Learn how to winterize a gas powered pressure water in a few ultra-simple steps.
Splitting Hairs
The pros and cons of investing in a wood splitter.
How to Build Your Own Solar Food Dryer
Preserve fruits and vegetables without electricity.
Get Primed for Easier Water Pump Priming
A hassle-free way to get your seasonal water system working again in spring
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BBQ Buffalo Flank Steak with Asian Slaw
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