Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners interested in DIY jobs around their homes about the variety of fasteners there are available.
Continue ReadingTOOLS: Diablo Tracking Point Saw Blade Means Better Building
UPDATED 6MAY2017: If you’re gearing up for deck building, constructing a dock, picnic table, gazebo or verandah this season, you should know how much hand-held circular saws have improved. The best cordless models these days are every bit as effective as […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#24: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*COTTAGE LIFE: The easiest way ever to prime a water pump.
*MOLD CONTROL: Kill mold safely, forever and without bleach.
*TOOLS: See why impact drivers are the kings of screw driving.
*BUILDING: Learn to use a garden hose as a building level.
VIDEO EPISODE#23: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*CONSTRUCTION: Learn to layout a square foundation properly.
*TOOLS: See rare footage of behind-the-scenes chopsaw testing.
*PAINTING: Discover the right way to use masking tape.
*WOODWORKING: Install & adjust jointer knives accurately.
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DIY LAMINATE FLOORING: Download Your Free Installation Guide
Ensure you’re not lamenting over your laminate flooring choice. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about this fast and easy to install flooring.
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#22: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*WOOD FINISHING: See unique approach 6 months later.
*HORSES: Watch a liberty horse work clinic on Manitoulin Island.
*PINE CHEST: The main reason milk paint is so good.
*WOODWORKING: Watch quick lesson on how to cut miters.
Q&A: Can recessed light fixtures be installed in a cathedral ceiling?
Q: Can I install recessed light fixtures in a cathedral ceiling? There’s insulation right above the drywall, and I understand that recessed light fixtures need to have clearance around them because of the heat they generate. What can I do? A: […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of saw blades is like poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s the newest blade to hit the market and it’s the […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#21: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*TOOLS: See a great circular saw blade in action against steel.
*CONSTRUCTION: See a little item makes high-rises safer.
*WOOD FINISHING: See milk paint problem and solution.
*METALWORKING: The amazing power of water jet cutting.
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*TOOLS: Watch a Milwaukee tape getting driven over by a truck.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to sand wood perfectly smooth.
*WOOD FINISHING: Watch my favourite wipe-on poly in action.
*GOOD GEAR: See what makes some wood screws better.