Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidew...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished We’re planning to cover the...Continue Reading
Workshop
CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Updated on August 12th, 2021
A table saw is a stationary power tool that’s a mainstay of home improvements and renovation work because it makes...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.19: Fixing Up An Old Shed
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, see how a little concrete and some plywood can make an old building better...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on February 15th, 2021
A reader asks Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the cab of my pickup truck I’m handy around the house,...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
BUILD 3 GREAT SOLAR PROJECTS: Plans, Instructional Video...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Welcome Solar Projects Enthusiast! Want to build your own useful solar energy projects You've come to the right...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
OLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (a...
Updated on September 18th, 2021
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place Many older houses...Continue Reading
Article
A PATTERN LANGUAGE:
Updated on November 5th, 2022
If you’re interested in gaining more than just added floor space from your upcoming home renovation, there’s a...Continue Reading
Article
TRICKLE IRRIGATION VIDEO: Better Garden Watering, One Dr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The first time I pumped my well dry using a sprinkler to water wilting vegetables, I realized how country life brings a...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
WOODWORKING CHISELS: See French-Made All-Steel Framing C...
Updated on April 13th, 2019
There’s no shortage of chisels in the world, but almost all of them fall short on two counts: either the handles...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Insulating a 1950s Brick Bungalow
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952 There’s just...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Freeze-Proof a Cab...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to freeze-proof a water line from a spring to a vacation cabin we visit year-round There’s...Continue Reading
Article
BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.15 – Watch “Cable-Free&#...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, take a tour of cable-free rooftop "Edge Cutter" de-icing systems in action...Continue Reading