WHAT IS “BEAUTY”: Thoughts on This Hard-to-Define Concept
I’ve been thinking about beauty lately and find that as much as I love to see it, and love to make beauty with my work, I can’t really put my finger on what it is. At least not with any…
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WOODWORKING: “Why Do My Wood Projects Take So Long To Complete?”
Questions: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What am I doing…
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HOMEBUILDING: “What’s the best way to learn all about building a house myself?”
Video Watch Time = 1 3/4 minutes Question: “How can I learn to build my own house? I’ve got a piece of land, but no experience with a project as large as a house. Is building my own place a…
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VEHICLES: Let Me Tell You About My Old Ford Pickup Truck
Part of the family for 15 years and counting.
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PHILOSOPHY: Our 17 Year Adventure Adoption Adventure With Ellie
Have you ever looked back on a decision you almost changed your mind on, then realized how close you came to missing something great? That’s the feeling I often get when I look at our adopted daughter, Ellie. She’s 17…
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WILDLIFE: Rescuing a Rare Blandings Turtle
Click to see why I think these are the best rubber boots in the world, watch an unboxing video of an impressive Bosch oscillating tool, see a Blanding’s Turtle rescue, and learn how to sharpen spade bits.
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HOME SCHOOLING: How We Do It Differently & How It Works Better
Home schooling is increasing in popularity across North America and other places for a handful of reasons. Over the years we’ve done some home schooling here at the end of Bailey Line Road, and this article is to explain something…
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TOOLS: Great Gift Ideas for DIY Lovers
You know the thrill of turning raw materials into something uniquely yours, so choosing presents for fellow makers can feel like a project in itself. Before you wander hardware aisles aimlessly, remember that this website has lots of really great…
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MORE THAN MONEY: How an Old-Time Builder Created a Hotel Icon
Travel back in time and see how one of the most famous hotels in the world was built – and saved – against all odds.
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METALWORKING: Cold Galvanizing Is The Best-Kept Secret in Rust Prevention
If you’ve got any kind of outdoor steel around your house that needs protection from rust, there are a few things you should know about the element zinc. It offers the most effective way to prevent rusting of all kinds…
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REVOVATIONS: “How Can I Convert a Seasonal Cottage to Full-Time Home?”
Question: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home? My husband and I live in the city and we’d like to sell our house and take the proceeds to buy a…
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PHILOSOPHY: What Marriage is Really All About
In the last few days of May 1988, I was a few weeks away from getting married. That’s Mary and I in the photo above, on June 4 of that year. As I was preparing mentally for the big day, I…
