UPDATED 26Jul2019: Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton of work. If this is your experience, or if you want to avoid being overwhelmed by a cottage that you […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “What Interior Design Features Make Sense for Seniors?”
Q: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible? I’m 68 and researching these issues now because I want to put them in place in my own […]
Continue ReadingSubmersible Water Well Pump Tear-Down
In this week’s video episode, watch Steve cut into a failed submersible water well pump; see a big power hacksaw in action; discover how a nearly-new submersible pump destroyed itself from the inside out
Continue ReadingOFF-GRID ENERGY: Tour a Real-World Solar Panel System With 20-Year Track Record
UPDATED 5Jul2019 Got an interest in building your own off-grid solar panel and wind energy system? I’ve got a true story that you might find interesting . . . a story about a couple who have been living a modern […]
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How to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options For Legal Connections
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 […]
Continue ReadingPORTABLE 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. […]
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