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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
7 Essentials For Modern Homesteading Success
When it comes to life, there’s theory, then there’s practice.
Save Money & Build Your Own Cabinets
This article will show you the basics of DIY cabinetmaking
Real-World Insulation Strategies
How to make your home more comfortable and economical.
How to Build Your Own Root Cellar
Keep your harvest fresh without refrigerators and eat better for less
Dimmer Switch Know-How
LED lights can be dimmed, here’s how to do it yourself
DIY Fireplace Mantel
How to make a rustic, floating mantel in 6 easy steps
Old-House Energy Upgrades
Four ways to spend less money heating your old, cold home
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Bubble and Squeak
Simple way to use up those leftover potatoes (or any cooked vegetable)!
Now is the Time to Book Your Parks Canada Campsite
Camping brings immense joy and numerous benefits.
January Full Moon
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Where do the Bees Go in Winter?
Ever wonder where our fuzzy bee friends go in winter?
Zero-Waste Weekend Free-Ttata
This is an effective way to use up every bit of the tired veggies, cuttings, and miscellaneous bits that lurk in the crevices of your fridge,