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VIDEO EPISODE#22: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
Updated on July 8th, 2021
VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: See a unique finish 6 months after application Watch a liberty horse-work clinic on...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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BETTER SANDPAPER: Why I Like 3M Pro-Grade Abrasives
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Not all sandpapers are created equal, and I’ve had more than the usual opportunities to see this fact first-hand...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Three Tips for Building Steel Pipe Light Fixtures
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 18Sep2020 + video below: Ever since I can remember, modern, store-bought light fixtures have disappointed me...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidew...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished We’re planning to cover the...Continue Reading
Finishing
SPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
Published on February 2nd, 2024
You're probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you're interested in finishing wood well, you need to know...Continue Reading
Article
PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware Click below to watch...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
RUSTY CAR?: How to Fix It Perfectly In Your Driveway
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Got a rusty car or truck It's easier than you think to fix surface rust nearly perfectly in your driveway Click below...Continue Reading
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EPISODE#26: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
Updated on August 12th, 2021
VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: PINE CHEST FINALE: See the complete refurbishing job and learn about antique hardware...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
Metalworking in the Home Workshop
Updated on July 13th, 2022
Cutting, shaping and joining These are the three basic woodworking operations, and I often find myself extending them...Continue Reading
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Budget-Friendly Tips for Renovating Bathrooms in Ottawa
Published on March 27th, 2024
Renovating bathrooms can significantly enhance the aesthetics, functionality, and value of your home However, it's...Continue Reading