PUBLISHED 12Jul2019: A wheelchair ramp is the single most important feature you can build into your home to make it more user-friendly for people with physical challenges. The thing is, a wheelchair ramp has to be built correctly to work […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options For Legal Connections
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 generator to […]
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Bailey Line Life Ep. 24: How to Install Cedar Shingle Siding
In this week’s video episode, watch how cedar shingles make a great wall siding; see
one way to make a vertical drainage pathway behind shingles; watch
how a saggy old shed is refurbished using cedar shingle siding
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Resurfacing a Wooden Deck
Q: Can I attach synthetic deck lumber directly on top of the existing wood of my old deck? I’m tired of finishing and refinishing this wood. A: I’ve resurfaced a number of decks and yes, you do need to remove […]
Continue ReadingHow to Build Stairs: Key Tips & Tricks
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.
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 ReadingBASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty Basement Smells
UPDATED 21Jun2019: With warmer weather setting in, it’s the time of year when basements everywhere start smelling musty and moldy. In more cases than you might think I’ve even seen musty basements affect the air quality in an entire house. The […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical Compromise
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase living space in your home. The thing is, there are two drawbacks to finishing a basement in the usual way – […]
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