Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.
Continue ReadingBAILEY 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 […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO PAINT: Five Tips from the Pros & a Video
Got some painting to do at your place? Check out these five tips from professional painters that Steve has worked with. Better painting in less time is what you’ll get.
Continue ReadingOXYGEN PURIFIES WELL WATER: See Simple System & How It Works
WELL WATER PURIFICATION: A hydrogen peroxide injection system offers two benefits for home water well systems. First, it sterilizes water by killing microbes and it does this without chlorine. Hydrogen peroxide injection is not only safe, but it offers health […]
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BUILDING MODELS: A Great Way to Design & Practice Construction
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home build.
Continue ReadingCABINETMAKING ADVENTURE: See How an Ordinary Guy Built His First Cabinet From Scratch
PUBLISHED 1Dec2018: I always find it exciting to see people build great things for their home and family, especially when they’ve never done it before. Chaz C. is a man who did just that. He lives in Kansas City, and […]
Continue ReadingPIPE CONNECTIONS: Watch The Coolest Plumbing System in Action
There’s more to plumbing than meets the eye. Watch this video to see one of the best PEX plumbing connection systems in action. Even if you’re note a plumber, it’s pretty interesting to watch.
Continue ReadingSPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
You’re probably not a professional wood finisher, but protecting wood by spraying polyurethane is something that comes up now and then with home maintenance, and more often if you do woodworking. Simplicity, reliability and effectiveness are why I like something called […]
Continue ReadingHAND PLANES: Real Reasons to Like Them
In a world where power tools rule, hand planes still offer the chance to boost quality in a way you might not realize. No matter how good power tools get, there will always be jobs where a well-tuned hand plane […]
Continue ReadingDIGITAL DISCIPLINE: One Key to the Hands-On Life
Pete is a drywall contractor friend of mine who’s always quick with a joke and a smile, and he mentioned something once that I won’t forget. “If I hire a drywaller who smokes, I should pay them $2 an hour […]
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