*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.
CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
UPDATED 28APR2017: I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal sticks look all that interesting. A home-made, wooden walking stick you whittle yourself is another matter. Even a simple […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO 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.
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.
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HOME GENERATORS: How to Choose and Use Them
UPDATED 21APR2017: Home generators can make up for a sad reality of life these days. The reliability of our electricity supply isn’t what it used to be. Utility companies have cut back on line maintenance and sometimes electricity demand across North […]
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.
CHEAP LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Building Fine Furniture from Framing Wood
UPDATED 5Jun2017: Cheap lumber meant for framing houses is the least expensive source of wood, and some of it also happens to be great for building fine woodworking projects of all kinds. Hard to believe? Perhaps, but it’s true. Even experienced woodworkers are often surprised […]
Continue ReadingQ&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: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you might like to see what I discovered. These 16′ and 25′ tapes are the most recent example of evolutionary improvement in […]
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