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: “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 ReadingTRICKLE IRRIGATION VIDEO: Better Garden Watering, One Drop at a Time
Trickle irrigation is a better way to water gardens in at least two ways. Trouble is, there are many ways to do trickle irrigation badly. Let Steve show you a system that’s been working perfectly since 1992.
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Pellet Stove Installation Tips
Q: What’s involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance? We’re planning to build in the country next year, and I’m sold on the cost savings of this heating system. Can you recommend specific models? Do pellet stoves […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 18: Submersible Water Pump Installation Video
In this week’s video episode, see a weird water well pump failure issue, watch a real-world troubleshooting procedure for discovering the problem, see the installation of a new submersible water pump and more . . .
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EP.16 – Fixing an Air Compressor
In this week’s video episode, see why a terrific DEWALT air compressor stopped working, see why it makes sense to fix things rather than throw them away, and learn a few little tricks can make a big difference when it comes to repairing things.
Continue ReadingPERFECTIONISM vs. EXCELLENCE: How to Avoid One & Embrace the Other
Sooner or later, in more ways than one, staying sane in this life involves mastering mental gymnastics. If you’re a hands-on person who values quality, there’s also a chance you battle with perfectionism. I used to, but more than 25 […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 6: Old Versus New Equipment & TLC for an Old Tractor
In this week’s video episode . . . see a cost comparison between an old tractor and a purchased-new snowblower, take a tour of the fixes that made a 30+ year-old tractor reliable (sort of),
see what a “woodworking” hole saw did to 3/4″-thick steel & more
BAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EPISODE#1 – Tractor Tire Repair, DEWALT Radio Unboxing, Winter Firewood Cutting & More
This week marks the beginning of an ongoing videos series I’m creating called Bailey Line Life. So many different things happen each week here at our place here on Bailey Line Road, and I thought you might like to see […]
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