Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many considerations to be made, starting from the planning step. One of the most important considerations many homeowners tend to overlook is…
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” – and a loved and looked-after home exterior can make this moment even more special! Adding exterior finishes, new windows, or a covered entrance might seem like…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, contemplates how Canada will cope once its necessary to run a home without oil.
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve got a concrete driveway at your house, you already know how good they can look. Not only that, but maintaining a…
While most homeowners invest significantly in the maintenance and condition of their homes indoors, it’s easy to forget that you need to do the same for exteriors if you want the best from your home. After all, having a well-conditioned…
Yesterday the current session of my 6 week online course on designing and building your own off-grid solar and wind energy system opened for students, with the first lessons going out to the current class. I’m keeping enrolment for this…
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage? Next week you can begin doing something to realize your dream. That’s when the next session of my Off-Grid Energy course begins online. This course can…
The process of buying and/or selling a house requires a lot of steps, many of which are mandatory. It’s tempting to cut costs on home repairs or general upkeep during the final stretch, but a savvy insurance inspector will see…
DISCOUNT COUPON CODE BELOW: As a member of the BaileyLineRoad.com off-grid energy community that you signed up for recently, this week I want to explain that off-grid energy systems often use a number of electrical components that are unique to the…
Do you live in a high-rise building? You’d be surprised by how much trouble engineers and builder go to for fire safety. Keeping fire, smoke and water from traveling through pipe penetrations between concrete floors is a big challenge in…
Q: What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage? I recently bit the bullet, went below, and stuffed two layers of insulation batts between the floor joists above the crawl space. The floor is still freezing…
This simple, tool-free caulking technique will change the way you apply sealants forever – get professional results, even if you’ve never applied caulking before. Watch until the end of this video to see how it’s done.