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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…
GLOVES GALORE: Canadian Company Celebrates 100+ Years of Great Gloves
I’ve used work gloves almost every day for more than 30 years, so I was surprised to find that it…
TABLESAW TOUR: See Why I Heartily Recommend This Model
I often get asked for advice about choosing a portable tablesaw, and if I had to choose the best, safest…
What’s It Like to Move From City to Country?
The website you’re on now – BaileyLineRoad.com – is named after the little country road where my wife, Mary, and…
SANE & SUSTAINABLE HOMESTEADING PART 2: Beware the Food Trap
In part 1 of this blog, I talked about the reasons I see would-be homesteaders change their minds and give…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 10 – Stories from Ivan
This is chapter 10 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city…
SOLAR FOOD DRYER: Build Your Own Electricity-Free Food Preservation System
Drying fruits, vegetables and even meats is a great way to preserve food without a freezer or the hassles of…
FITNESS OVER 50: Why I Like Weight Training
As far as I can tell, the height of my physical fitness happened in November 1982 when I was 19…
COVID-19 SANITY STRATEGY: Make More Household Living Happen in Less Space
When COVID lockdowns first appeared in early 2020, the weather was getting warmer in a lot of areas, providing at…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 9 – A Big Decision & A Near Miss
This is chapter nine in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city…
GENERATOR GIVEAWAY 2018: Enter to Win
Each year I give away thousands of dollars of tools for free, and I’ve got a particularly nice giveaway going…
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR HANDY PEOPLE: Simple & Fast for You, Great for Them
Need a fast, simple, terrific Christmas gift for that hands-on, how-to person in your life? You won’t find anything quite…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 8 – Power, Water, Plans & Mistakes
This is chapter eight in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city…
WOODWORKING: Build This Great Table in a Short Time
Why would anyone build furniture and cabinets from wood if they can buy them? For me there are three reasons woodworking…
RUSTY CAR?: How to Fix It Perfectly In Your Driveway
Got a rusty car or truck? It’s easier than you think to fix surface rust nearly perfectly in your driveway…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 7 – Making Friends
This is the seventh chapter in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the…
THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 6 – Water & Shelter
This is the sixth chapter in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the…
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