PUBLISHED 2Aug2019: If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become significantly more difficult to get good results. As government regulations squeeze excellent urethanes out of existence, they’re being replaced by […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “How Should I Re-Strip a Deck for Refinishing?”
Q: What’s the best way to strip back to bare wood on a deck that I started to finish with a stain that I don’t like? I’ve covered two-thirds of the deck, but the opaque results are not what I want. […]
Continue ReadingCottage Plans: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until You’ve Read This
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 ReadingHow to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
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 […]
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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 ReadingBATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a bathroom exhaust fan. Even though it was noisy – like all bathroom fans back then – we used it diligently, during and after […]
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 […]
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