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DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer at Home

When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it. I know because we're experiencing that right now in my extended family. But sometimes the best …

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In this week’s video episode, see how to remove a bicycle wheel from the frame; learn the best way to remove the tire from the rim; see how to prevent the tube from being damaged during installation: and get special details for getting the new tire mounted and seated properly

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Bailey Line Life Ep. 22: How to Fix a Bicycle Tire

In this week’s video episode, see how to remove a bicycle wheel from the frame; learn
the best way to remove the tire from the rim; see how to prevent the tube from being damaged during installation: and get special details for getting the new tire mounted and seated properly

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DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer at Home

When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it. I know because we’re experiencing that right now in my extended family. But sometimes the best way to combat helplessness is to do what you can, when you can, for as […]

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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”

PUBLISHED 13Jun2019 Q: I’m planning the buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen cabinetmaking course, but can you also recommend a benchtop wood planer? Is this a good piece of equipment to add to a very basic […]

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SUCCESS & FAILURE: How “Personal RPM” Affects Your Life

UPDATED 6Jun2019: When people ask me what I do for a living, the conversation usually goes something like this . . . I explain that for 25+ years I’ve supported my wife and five kids with a combination of digital work and […]

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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can Asphalt Shingles Be Installed From The Top Down?”

UPDATED 6Jun2019 Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is better since you never walk on the shingles as they’re being installed, but how is this possible? Shingles need to […]

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WAINSCOTING ON A STAIRCASE: Watch a Video Tour of the Installation Process

Want to install wainscoting on stairs? This video shows an actual installation I was part of on a century home on the largest freshwater island in the world. Want to learn more about wainscoting in non-stair situations? Click here for […]

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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 21 – Learn a Simple Deck Building Trick

In this week’s video episode, see a simple routed profile that makes any deck look way better; watch two wrong ways of adjusting a router to cut the bullnose profile; see how to make a perfect deck board bullnose edge

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WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense For Your Home

Wainscoting is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the classiness of your home. Click to learn about the different options and approaches in this video article.

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MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syndrome

If you’ve got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem. Some home ownership challenges are easy to understand and others are mysterious. Summertime mustiness is one of the mysterious kind. I was reminded […]

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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 20 – Buffing an Oil-Finished Table Top

In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth, see the best way to level a surface before buffing, and watch a random orbit sander and buffing pads in action

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