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Fancy Cedar Shingles for Exterior Walls
In this video (8 minutes) visit with Steve as he shows how to make and install fancy cedar sidewall shingles;…
HOW TO DO AUTOBODY REPAIR: A Detailed Video Tutorial Part 2 of 2
In this autobody repair video (part 2 of 2), see . . . how to apply paint to a repaired…
HOUSE INSULATION: The Surprising Truth About Insulation R Values
Insulation R values seem straight forward enough. The bigger the number, the better the insulation, right? Not really. Not even…
HOW TO DO AUTOBODY REPAIR: A Detailed Video Tutorial Part 1 of 2
See an ugly hole in a plastic bumper being repaired. Learn how to use construction adhesive to form the backing…
LOG SPLITTER EXTRAORDINAIRE: How to Make Firewood Faster with Speedy Inertia Splitter
Canadian economist Jeff Rubin has a book that everyone should read, especially if you cut your own firewood. It’s called…
Bailey Line Life Ep. 24: How to Install Cedar Shingle Siding
In this week’s video episode, watch how cedar shingles make a great wall siding; see
one way to make a vertical…
BUILD 3 GREAT SOLAR PROJECTS: Plans, Instructional Videos & Self-Reliance
Solar generators are an up-and-coming portable energy technology that lets you make modest amounts of electricity without connection to the…
BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.15 – Watch “Cable-Free” Rooftop Deicing System in Action
In this week’s video episode, take a tour of a cable-free rooftop “Edge Cutter” de-icing systems in action, and see…
BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.9: New Jigsaw, New Nailer & Burning Steel Wool
In this week’s video episode . . . VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Robert: 00:00 The bright yellow and black of a DeWalt…
BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.5: Sharpening a Chisel, Unique Workbench, Laser Plumb Level & More
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a great new kind of workbench and scaffolding combo product how to…
BAILEY LINE LIFE EPISODE#2 – Great Rubber Boots, Amazing Deck Screw, New Woodcutting Tools
In this week’s episode . . . see some impressive winter boots that weren’t made for winter at all, watch…
BAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EPISODE#1 – Tractor Tire Repair, DEWALT Radio Unboxing, Winter Firewood Cutting & More
This week marks the beginning of an ongoing videos series I’m creating called Bailey Line Life. So many different things…
OLD-TIME BEEF: My Ten-Year Search for a Great Steak
Do you remember beef tasting better years ago than it does today? I do. It took me ten years of searching, but…
WORLD’S EASIEST TIME PIECE: Simple Clock Eases Visual & Mental Burden
The large display face on this unique digital time clocks make time and date easy to read and see. It’s…
ELECTRIC INFLOOR HEATING: A Simple & Effective Retrofit Option
Want warm feet? Save money with reduced overall room temperature and still be comfortable with infloor heating systems. The new…
VIDEO Q&A SESSION: Watch a Replay of the Live Event
This past Monday I broadcast my first live video event. It was a question-and-answer session where I offered solutions to…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework & A Near Death Experience
This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city…
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISHING: My Favourite One-Time Treatment Now With Colour
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize…
HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: How To Get Uninterrupted Electric Power at Your Home
More and more people are deciding to get proactive about maintaining electrical power at their home, cottage and businesses during…
RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 – Tractor, Stones & Social Scenes
This is chapter 11 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city…
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