PODCAST: The Beauty of a Manitoulin Blizzard
Steve shares his thoughts and experiences living at the end of a dead end rural road during a harsh Canadian winter.
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PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation in winter, then shares his top strategy for improving indoor air quality.
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Champion Generator Canadian Giveaway
Hey Canada, this contest is for you! As spring inches towards summer, it’s time to head outside and do some building. And when that building needs to happen away from the grid, a generator’s got you covered. That’s why I’ve partnered…
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Welcome to the Treasure Box!
Thanks very much for being a loyal reader of my BaileyLineRoad.com content. I’d like to show my appreciation by offering you some of my ebooks for free. I’m growing my collection of downloadable stuff all the time, and the titles I…
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Q&A: Tiny Home Bylaw Issues
Did you ever have trouble with zoning bylaws when you built the tiny house you’ve written about? I want to follow your plans, but the 550 square foot floor size is smaller than the 800 square foot minimum I hear about where I live. What should I do? Read on for Steve’s advice to this reader.
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BASEMENT FINISHING MISTAKES: Avoid This Common Error, As I Explain to a Subscriber
If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc. He emailed me about his plan to replace basement carpet with laminate installed over manufactured subfloor tiles. That’s a great…
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Q&A: Smoother Cuts With a Chopsaw
Why do my chopsaw cuts bind? I’m building the workbench you offered free plans for a while back, and some of the cuts seem to pinch the blade of the saw, causing friction and burning. What should I do? Read on for Steve’s advice.
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How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles? A: Yes. Definitely. If the existing shingles are not badly curled and are reasonably sound, it’s okay to install metal roofing on top. Anchoring 1×6 strapping across the roof first, then…
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
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Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Ever wonder how to deal with old, peeling wood siding? Read on for Steve’s advice.
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right & Wrong Ways
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying? I don’t want to use spray foam and I don’t want the job to be too expensive. Click above to avoid the #1…
