Sheltered storage space is always in short supply, but as true as this is, it doesn’t mean your machines, equipment and stuff needs to sit outside and rust. A portable garage can make all the difference. Also called temporary shelters […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidewall Shingles?”
UPDATED 24May2019 – Video Below Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished? We’re planning to cover the walls of our house in western red cedar, but don’t know what to do after that. […]
Continue ReadingCHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines three types of tablesaws and a new innovation thatll bring the power tool to the next level for DIYers.
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP.19: Fixing Up An Old Shed
Old buildings can be made new again, and that’s what you’ll see in this week’s video episode of Bailey Line Life. Watch part 1 of a series on the refurbishing of the “old shed”
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SOLAR GENERATORS: Handy People Find Building Your Own Better Than Buying
Solar generators are an up-and-coming portable energy technology that lets you make modest amounts of electricity without connection to the utility grid and without burning any fuel or making any noise. Build one yourself plus two other solar energy projects. Plans, videos, instructions and fun
Continue ReadingASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
UPDATED 13Jun2019: Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this. It’s a good question and lots of people have to deal with issues like this one: “What can I do […]
Continue ReadingOLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (and Cooling) Your Old Home
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place. Many older houses have a charm that makes you feel good just being inside them. Newer architecture rarely delivers the same […]
Continue ReadingWATER HEATER MAINTENANCE: Have You Done the Annual Job?
The stuff you see here is mineral sediment from the bottom of a water heater. Annual flushing of tank-style heaters is essential for getting rid of this building up and extending water heater life. Click to see how.
Continue ReadingSANDPAPERS GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Worth It
If you’re into woodworking or home improvement, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made sandpapers and abrasives better. Alongside cheap, old-school sandpapers you’ll now find advanced abrasives that boost productivity and improve results beyond their […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Change My Tank-Style Heater for Tankless?”
Q: Should I replace my large, gas-fired tank-style water heater with a tankless model? My wife and I are seniors living in our 2 storey, 4 bedroom home and we intend to stay here for at least another 10 years. […]
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