UPDATED 18Oct2019: Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home or cottage or off-grid building project? Large portable models provide the most power for a given purchase price. But how do you connect a […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 23: How to Build a Deck – Three Top Deck Building Saws
In this week’s video episode, see THE kind of deck building saw to buy if you can only get one; a simple tip for cutting with a hand-held circular saw; why a miter saw is a great tool for deck building; a cordless tablesaw in action and more
Continue ReadingBailey Line Life Ep. 22: How to Fix a Bicycle Tire
In this week’s video episode, see how to remove a bicycle wheel from the frame; learn
the best way to remove the tire from the rim; see how to prevent the tube from being damaged during installation: and get special details for getting the new tire mounted and seated properly
SUCCESS & FAILURE: How “Personal RPM” Affects Your Life
UPDATED 6Jun2019: When people ask me what I do for a living, the conversation usually goes something like this . . . I explain that for 25+ years I’ve supported my wife and five kids with a combination of digital work and […]
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PORTABLE GARAGE: How to Choose, Erect and Manage a Fabric Shelter
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply, but as true as this is, it doesn’t mean your machines, equipment and stuff needs to sit outside and rust. A portable garage can make all the difference. Also called temporary shelters […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidewall Shingles?”
UPDATED 24May2019 – Video Below Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished? We’re planning to cover the walls of our house in western red cedar, but don’t know what to do after that. […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP.19: Fixing Up An Old Shed
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”
Continue ReadingSOLAR GENERATORS: Handy People Find Building Your Own Better Than Buying
Solar generators are an up-and-coming portable energy technology that lets you make modest amounts of electricity without connection to the utility grid and without burning any fuel or making any noise. Build one yourself plus two other solar energy projects. Plans, videos, instructions and fun
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cottage For Year-Round Living?”
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage? I’m converting the place into a four-season home, but I want to preserve the interior wooden wall finishes. Paper-covered batt insulation is in the 2×4 wall frames now, but I’m concerned […]
Continue ReadingEASY COTTAGE WATER SYSTEM PRIMING: How to Avoid the Seasonal Misery
Seasonal water system are great when they work, but can also be troublesome to get going again. Did you have trouble priming your cottage water system this spring? Add a few pieces of hardware this coming fall and your troubles will be over.
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