Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines the benefits of an outdoor wood furnace as an alternative heating option thats energy efficient.
Continue Reading50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulated Panels
30 March 2019: Earlier this week I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind. His church is planning to put up a new multi-purpose building, and their architect recommended structural insulated panels (SIPs) for […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwater valve in my basement?’
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 ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EP.16 – Fixing an Air Compressor
In this week’s video episode, see why a terrific DEWALT air compressor stopped working, see why it makes sense to fix things rather than throw them away, and learn a few little tricks can make a big difference when it comes to repairing things.
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Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed wood. That’s why some woodworkers work with rough lumber, but success demands more than just running boards through your jointer and thickness […]
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 ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP.15 – Watch “Cable-Free” Rooftop Deicing System in Action
In this week’s video episode, take a tour of a cable-free rooftop “Edge Cutter” de-icing systems in action, and see how the system performs under actual Canadian conditions. Click above to watch.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING TIPS: Five Saw Blade & Router Bit Tips
A big part of woodworking success always comes down to small but important details, and some of these have to do with the saw blades and router bits you use to cut and shape wood. Remembering the five tips here […]
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 ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP.14: How to Finish a Wooden Table Top
In this week’s video episode learn how to remove an existing tabletop finishing with a belt sander; avoid one popular type of sander when you’re smoothening a table top; choose and apply a repairable oil finish that’s excellent for tables; and see how oil brings out rich wood grain like nothing else can
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