Last Tree Stump Removed From Driveway

Removing tree stumps proved to be difficult, even with hydraulic equipment. But we persevered and at last the final stump gives way.

Truck & Trailer Make It!

Our fourth hand 1995 GMC 2500 (6.1L v8 diesel!) truck and second hand Home Depot trailer, loaded to the hilt with our gear, make the 250 km trek from Toronto to Lake St. Peter without a hitch (pun intended)!

Clearing the Build Site

More tree clearing?!?! Whadcha 'spect when you decided to live in a forest?

Blackfly Protection

Bancroftians prefer winter to blackfly season! These notorious creatures relentlessly feast on human blood to power their daily activities, which include pollinating blueberries. Tough choice for us humans eh?

Toilet Compost

Closing the loop: humanure toilet and compost pile - from soil back to soil.

Rainwater Harvesting

Water from the sky - ancient water harvesting technique revisited.

Gravel and mesh pre-filter.

Temporary Shelter

A room with a view? Respite from the elements while a permanent shelter is built.