Author: Paul Collings

Paul writes for a living, about trucks mostly. He lives away from the city and off the road, nurturing his love for all things outdoors –- like tiny house construction, country cooking, bushcraft, woodwork and power tools, alternative energy, and minimalist living. If there’s a way to Do It Yourself, Paul wants to hear about it, and try it out. Then he’ll write about it, and share his story with blog readers around the world. Paul was raised on a South African homestead where he tended two horses, a Jersey cow, and half a mile of split pole fencing. At age 16, he bought a dirt bike, pirated a punk rock compilation, and commenced a blind-rise adventure that continues to this day where words, Wabi-Sabi, cooking, all-terrain tires, and all things to do with canvas and wood are his fodder. His overarching existential question is – “What more does a man need than a cast iron pot and a pair of loose-fitting trousers?”
  • 23 Small Man Cave Ideas [+ Decor Designs & Tips]

    Men from all over the world will love these DIY small man cave ideas. They feature everything a modern man needs. Luxury leather, traces of cigar smoke, amber downlights, and a snifter of whiskey on weathered wood! Yes – you’ve…

  • Why Is My Chainsaw Blade Smoking? [How to Fix It Easily]

    Why is my chainsaw blade smoking? There are a few common culprits we should discuss! Because if your chainsaw blade is smoking, you risk ruining your chainsaw chain, bar, and clutch, not to mention starting a brush blaze! To determine why…

  • 19 Solid DIY Shade Sail Post Ideas [Stay Cool In the Sun!]

    Shade sail post ideas! A shade sail is a nifty way to keep cool in your favorite sunny spot. And they’re relatively inexpensive! However, to make them work effectively and safely, you need sturdy shade sail posts to mount them on.  To…

  • 17 Off-Grid Communication Options [From High-Tech to Low-Tech!]

    You lucky fish! You have an off-grid life, free of corporate and public cables and pipes. But are you able to communicate beyond earshot without cell or internet connectivity? How vital are voice and data communication to your off-grid lifestyle? Off-grid…