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.
In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for steel (hint: it’s not a twist bit!); see the importance of using cutting oil; and learn how to mark metal properly for drilling
Rooms built above unheated garages often suffer from cold floors during winter. Even when insulation is installed between the floor joists, the space below remains cold and continues to pull heat out of the floor structure. In cold climates like…
Key Takeaways Thinking about a home standby generator? This guide explains how standby generators work, what an automatic transfer switch does, how load shedding can reduce generator size and cost, and when a portable generator may be the better backup…
Video Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes Key Takeaways Finishing a basement can dramatically increase the usable space in a home, but full basement renovations can be expensive and risky in areas where moisture may occasionally appear. A semi-finished basement…
See Steve explain the difference between nitrile and latex gloves; understand how to choose disposable work gloves so they can be reused; watch unboxing of biodegradable disposable work gloves; recognize why protective gloves make sense in the workshop