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 of course it included a bathroom exhaust fan. Even though it was noisy – like all bathroom fans back then – we used it diligently, during […]
Continue ReadingBailey 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
Q&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 […]
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Q&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 […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 21 – Learn a Simple Deck Building Trick
In this week’s video episode, see a simple routed profile that makes any deck look way better; watch two wrong ways of adjusting a router to cut the bullnose profile; see how to make a perfect deck board bullnose edge
Continue ReadingWAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense For Your Home
Wainscoting is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the classiness of your home. Click to learn about the different options and approaches in this video article.
Continue ReadingMUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syndrome
If you’ve got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem. Some home ownership challenges are easy to understand and others are mysterious. Summertime mustiness is one of the mysterious kind. I was reminded […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 20 – Buffing an Oil-Finished Table Top
In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth, see the best way to level a surface before buffing, and watch a random orbit sander and buffing pads in action
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