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
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Build Your Own Gasless Source ...
Updated on July 26th, 2021
Solar generators are portable electrical power systems that create and store emergency power directly from the...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
Home Building & Additions
CAST IRON RADIATORS: Why They Still Make Sense Today
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Old-time cast iron radiators might not seem like they have a part to play in the world of modern, energy-efficient...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Updated on October 13th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home, but I...Continue Reading
Article
POWER NAILERS: A Close Look at Their Progress
Updated on August 12th, 2021
It's hard to believe, but when Paslode invented the air nailer back in 1959, nothing much happened Most professionals...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
30 March 2019: Earlier this week I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind His church is...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwate...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup I live in Ottawa,...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.9: New Jigsaw, New Nailer & Bur...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this week’s video episode see why fine steel wool is a definite fire hazard in your shop and home watch...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
Article
BUILD A SWIMMING RAFT: Download FREE Plans, Materials Li...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
WANT TO BUILD A SWIM PLATFORM This is the place to get your free plans and instructions At first you might think I...Continue Reading