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.
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 4: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, Tapping Threads in Steel & More
29Dec2018: Watch this week’s episode#4 of Bailey Line Life and see: a power hacksaw in action a clever leather work project drilling and tapping a hole in steel the easy way propane torch and wintertime shot put action Click below […]
Continue ReadingQUARTER SAWN HARDWOOD: How Understanding Wood Grain Improves Your Woodworking
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to select wood grain depending on how lumber was sawn from the tree.
Continue ReadingMANITOULIN CEDAR RAIL FENCES: How They Tell the Story of Fear & Hope
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, maintains a tradition of cedar rail farm fences by continuing to use and upkeep them where he lives in Manitoulin.
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EPISODE#3: Oiling Tool Handles, Cutting Christmas Tree & Using the Pickaroon
21Dec2018: In this week’s video episode watch: New firewood tools in action How we cut a Christmas tree Cordless tire inflator in action. It’s all part of real life here on Bailey Line Road. Click below to watch.
Continue ReadingHOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On Paying Off
UPDATED 21Dec2018: When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often ordinary tomorrow. That’s been the trend for the last 30 years and it’s not likely to let up. The question is, when will we learn our lesson? […]
Continue ReadingSOUNDPROOFING: What Can I Put Underneath New Carpet To Make Things Quieter?
Q: What can I put underneath new carpet to boost floor soundproofing? My father recently sent me an old article of yours about a rubber soundproofing sheet material made especially for this job. Trouble is, I can’t find a source […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
Continue ReadingINVISIBLE FASTENERS: Pin Nailer Best Kept Power Tool Secret
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EPISODE#1 – Tractor Tire Repair, DEWALT Radio Unboxing, Winter Firewood Cutting & More
This week marks the beginning of an ongoing videos series I’m creating called Bailey Line Life. So many different things happen each week here at our place here on Bailey Line Road, and I thought you might like to see […]
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