Watch this detailed video tutorial explaining everything about changing tires seasonally. There are good reasons to do this work yourself, and the benefits involve more than just saving money and time.
Every year since 1989 I’ve prepared firewood to heat our rural Manitoulin Island, Canada home, and over the years I’ve settled on an approach that works well. I used to cut firewood alone, but these days I’m lucky to work with…
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…
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…
Part of the family for 15 years and counting.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Travel back in time and see how one of the most famous hotels in the world was built – and saved – against all odds.
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…
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…