Mountainman

Moving to the Country

The latest movement of families in the U.S. is toward the rural or country living. People are tired of the hassle of living in the cities. Your neighbors know everything about you whether you want them to or not. You feel you need to keep your home, yard ... Read >

Wood Stove Basics

With the rising cost of fuel, we are searching for a less expensive way to heat our homes. Using wood for fuel could be your best answer. It is relatively inexpensive, can replace a major portion of your heating bill and is a renewable resource. We p... Read >

Building a Basic Deck

As summer approaches, we get the urge to barbecue and enjoy the sunshine. Setting in the grass has its enjoyment factors but there is a few downsides we need to look at. First, if your yard is not perfectly level, chairs will wiggle and wobble causing u... Read >

Choosing the Right Kitchen Cutlery

Kitchen knives come in all sizes and shapes. Each small variation results in a different use. There are long ones, short ones, wide ones, narrow ones, curved ones, angled ones and the list goes on and on. They are made from carbon steel, stainless stee... Read >

Low Voltage or Solar Outdoor Lighting

The efficiency of the solar panels including the reduction in their size coupled with the quality of the batteries they charge and the length of time they last has made the purchase of solar lights very economical. The Old Way Once upon a time if ... Read >