How Do You Stack Up?

An introduction to Scandinavian wood piling.

January 2020 Free Books

We are giving away 6 books each month

Need a New Home Heating System?

Get the must-read furnace guide for Canadian homeowners

Drover’s Way Farm

The View from Drover’s Way Farm

Deep Well Hand Pump – Pump It Up!

Today, deep well hand pumps just make sense.

Pounding Tin

How our former editor became a heavy metal fan.

How to Make Rock and Concrete Geode Orb Planters

I first dreamed up my concrete geodes over a year ago. ‘Funny how I now stumble upon so many copies on the ‘net

The Fine Print of Life as a Lightkeeper

When you live in a lighthouse, reinventing yourself and stuff is a must.

7 Best Wood Stoves for to Heat Your Home

We thoroughly analyzed 7 of the most reliable wood stove with top notch features available in the market, for alternatives to heating your home.

Five Reasons to Think Differently About Insulation

Comfort, investment, livability, and rising standards in the types of insulation available matter more than your heat source.