Can Your House Make You Sick? Signs of Mold, Moisture and Poor Indoor Air Quality
Read the good news story of a young family who’s lifelong winter illness went away with the push of one button.
Read the good news story of a young family who’s lifelong winter illness went away with the push of one button.
Pressure-treated wood is the most common and economical lumber for decks, fences, pergolas, and many other outdoor projects. It lasts far longer than untreated wood, but it is not rot-proof. If pressure-treated wood stays wet long enough, it can still…
If you want to make an attic truly useful, access matters. That’s often the biggest challenge. A full staircase takes up more room than many homes can spare, but a typical pull-down attic ladder is awkward, steep, and not something…
If you own a septic system, regular pump-outs are one of the cheapest ways to avoid a very expensive and troublesome failure. The hard part is that homeowners hear different advice from different places about the frequency of pump-outs. Some…
Getting started with online gambling doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Many players hesitate to dive in because they’re unsure if a site is trustworthy or if the games are worth their time. That’s where minimum deposit casinos offer a…
A slow drain is not an inconvenience. It is information. Somewhere between the fixture and the city main, something has changed, and the drain is the only part of the system you can actually see. Most homeowners respond by pouring…
Mold stains can be stubborn—especially on wood and outdoor surfaces where they soak in and darken over time. Oxygen-based cleaners can remove these stains surprisingly well, but only if you use them the right way. In this test, you’ll see…
Free Download: Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide Thinking about installing a standby generator? This guide walks you through the key decisions—so you don’t overspend, undersize, or end up with the wrong system. ✔ How much power you actually need✔ Fuel…
Refinishing a fiberglass exterior door (and wood ones, too) is a job many homeowners assume requires a professional. In reality, it’s a manageable DIY project if you understand the key differences between fiberglass and wood. With the right stripper, stain…
Cordless mini chainsaws are becoming more common in the tool world, and they fill a useful gap between hand pruners and full-size chainsaws. In this short video I show how my DEWALT cordless pruning saw works and why it has…
In this week’s episode of LIFE@Bailey Line Road: Watch how Steve Maxwell chisels a pocket to hold a hand-forged hinge, see a trick for easily making a custom tool box, watch chickens help change motor oil, and go back to the summer for a lesson on when to rotate cattle pasture.
Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of innovation applied to the project. Here are three game-changing innovations that can make homes great.