Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup? I live in Ottawa, Canada and I’m considering this upgrade. A: The short answer is yes. A backwater valve is a great […]
Continue ReadingHow to Protect a Cabin Water Line from Freezing
It’s not always possible to protect water supply lines in the usual way, by burying them under enough soil. Some landscapes don’t have enough dirty for this, and some building are constructed above ground only, with no basement. The simple […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way to Level An Old Basement Floor?”
Q: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house? The space is dry and in good shape, and I’m planning to install basement subfloor tiles as part of a campaign to finish the space. […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Am I Being Scammed by a Mold Expert?”
Q: Am I being scammed by a mold expert? I found a 24” x 24” area of discolouration on my garage ceiling after a roof leak was discovered and repaired right away. One contractor wants to cut out the area […]
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BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #31 – BISCUIT JOINED DOORS
This video is one of 42 instructional videos that are part of my online course BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS. Click below to learn how a biscuit joiner offers a useful way to join the stiles and rails […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP.9: New Jigsaw, New Nailer & Burning Steel Wool
In this week’s video episode . . . see why fine steel wool is a definite fire hazard in your shop and home watch a late-model 16 gauge cordless finishing nailer in action see a really great little cordless jigsaw […]
Continue ReadingINSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 7: Making Wooden Wedges, Manual Skills Decline & Great Old Tools
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a rant about the sorry state of manual common sense in the world; a tour of some old tools and a century-old metal name stamp
Continue ReadingWORKBENCH SUPREME: See a Combination Scaffold Frame, Storage System & Workbench
A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for his adult son. This man was suing his son for not providing a safe working […]
Continue ReadingHOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: Three Key Features & Why They Matter
Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of innovation applied to the project. Here are three game-changing innovations that can make homes great.
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