Forging metal is not a mainstream hobby, and it never will be. That said, there are still thousands of people with a little bit of garage space and hidden talents that could be used to create beautiful and useful things with […]
Continue ReadingWINDOW TRIM: A Faster, Easier & Better Way to Install It
Faster, neater window trim and molding installation with joints that never open up. These are the advantages of trim frames, and it’s an approach that’s easier and better than ever. I’ve never seen anyone else work like this but I know […]
Continue ReadingCLASSIC WOODEN STAIR RAILING VIDEO: See How It All Goes Together
There’s something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing. That’s why I like what they call “box newel” railings. The name comes from the frame-and-panel newel posts that support the railing at each end. Click below for a 10-minute tour […]
Continue ReadingFROST SEEDING: See How to Plant in Winter and Why
Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting certain kinds of seeds on frozen ground near the end of winter. It’s an effective way to improve the species makeup of pastures without plowing, discing and reseeding bare ground. Why bother? More […]
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GLOVES GALORE: Canadian Company Celebrates 100 Years of Great Gloves
I’ve used work gloves every week for more than 30 years, so I was surprised to find that it took me until late 2017 to discover the story of Canada’s largest, oldest and most interesting work glove company. In April […]
Continue ReadingDECK DESIGN: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.
Continue ReadingOREGON CHAINSAW SHARPENER: A Fast & Effective Option
Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but this one is the fastest. It’s meant to automatically sharpen a saw chain while the saw runs (no files or guides needed), and this model is the only […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO Q&A: How Do I Insulate a Cathedral Ceiling?
One of my readers, a man named Donald from southern Quebec, emailed me about his plans for solving an ongoing problem with poor cathedral ceiling performance. Cathedral ceilings are often insulated poorly, resulting in energy loss, condensation in winter, and ice […]
Continue ReadingBOOSTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY: HRV or ERV?
Poor indoor air quality is something that many people don’t recognize or understand. Recognized or not, the quality of air you breathe has a big impact on your health. Learn to discern the quality of your indoor air, and how to improve it.
Continue ReadingQ&A: Young Man Seeks Advice on First Home
This past week I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper column regularly and visits BaileyLineRoad.com. His name is Caleb and he’s looking for advice about a sane and sensible approach to getting into his own […]
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