In this week’s video episode, see THE kind of deck building saw to buy if you can only get one; a simple tip for cutting with a hand-held circular saw; why a miter saw is a great tool for deck building; a cordless tablesaw in action and more
Continue ReadingBATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a bathroom exhaust fan. Even though it was noisy – like all bathroom fans back then – we used it diligently, during and after […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty Basement Smells
UPDATED 21Jun2019: With warmer weather setting in, it’s the time of year when basements everywhere start smelling musty and moldy. In more cases than you might think I’ve even seen musty basements affect the air quality in an entire house. The […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical Compromise
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase living space in your home. The thing is, there are two drawbacks to finishing a basement in the usual way – […]
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Bailey Line Life Ep. 22: How to Fix a Bicycle Tire
In this week’s video episode, see how to remove a bicycle wheel from the frame; learn
the best way to remove the tire from the rim; see how to prevent the tube from being damaged during installation: and get special details for getting the new tire mounted and seated properly
DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer at Home
When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it. I know because we’re experiencing that right now in my extended family. But sometimes the best way to combat helplessness is to do what you can, when you can, for as […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”
PUBLISHED 13Jun2019 Q: I’m planning the buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen cabinetmaking course, but can you also recommend a benchtop wood planer? Is this a good piece of equipment to add to a very basic […]
Continue ReadingSUCCESS & FAILURE: How “Personal RPM” Affects Your Life
UPDATED 6Jun2019: When people ask me what I do for a living, the conversation usually goes something like this . . . I explain that for 25+ years I’ve supported my wife and five kids with a combination of digital work and […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Can Asphalt Shingles Be Installed From The Top Down?”
UPDATED 6Jun2019 Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is better since you never walk on the shingles as they’re being installed, but how is this possible? Shingles need to […]
Continue ReadingWAINSCOTING ON A STAIRCASE: Watch a Video Tour of the Installation Process
Want to install wainscoting on stairs? This video shows an actual installation I was part of on a century home on the largest freshwater island in the world. Want to learn more about wainscoting in non-stair situations? Click here for […]
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