When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it. I know because we experienced that for a time in my extended family. But sometimes the best way to combat helplessness is to do what you can, when you can, for…
A while back a subscriber asked . . . Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the cab of my pickup truck? I’m handy around the house, so I figure I can learn to do decent autobody…
If you’ve got musty smells in your carpeted house, especially during the warm weather that’s coming, this article will help you fix the problem. Some home ownership challenges are easy to understand and others are mysterious. Summertime mustiness is one…
Old buildings can be made new again, and that’s what you’ll see in this week’s video episode of Bailey Line Life. Watch part 1 of a series on the refurbishing of the “old shed”
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place. Many older houses have a charm that makes you feel good just being inside them. Newer architecture rarely delivers this same…
Thickness planers are made to smoothen lumber, but they’re also unbeatable when it comes to making a bunch of wood strips of consistent size in the home workshop. Are you milling trim, moulding or pieces of solid wood edging? The…
A great-looking lawn doesn’t have to be a constant chore. With the right approach, you can keep your grass lush and healthy while spending less time mowing, watering, and troubleshooting patchy spots. The key is consistency—small, smart habits throughout the…
Online casinos are playgrounds of opportunities, and the global market value is huge. As of April 2024, the market size of the global casino and online gambling industry reached 305.8 billion U.S. dollars. Now, there’s always a technique to raise your…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains in detail the science behind proper fertilization to achieve a lush green yard.
Everyone has weaknesses, some physical, some intellectual, some emotional. What matters is how you deal with them. I submit that there are two ways of dealing with personal weaknesses of all kinds, one healthy and difficult, the other easier and…
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy, precisely because it’s so useful for so many jobs. But there’s a big difference in the quality of different tape measures you can choose….
In this detailed screencast video, I share what I’ve learned researching and choosing a fabric structure made a company called Calhoun that provides structures across North America. Tips here for different foundation styles, sizes and interior finishing. If you ever thought you might…