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Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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WOODWORKING: 4 Important Air-Drying Tips for Your Next Project
Learning to dry wood is one of the most important woodworking skills. Success depends on understanding what’s going on when…
DEWALT Mini-Chainsaw Review
Cordless, electric mini-chainsaws are becoming more prominent in the tool world, and I use mine all the time. See how…
4-VIDEO VISIT: Click & Watch Me Install Hand-Forged Door Hinges, Take a Short Pasture Tour, See a Custom-Padded Tool Box and
In this week’s episode of LIFE@Bailey Line Road: Watch how Steve Maxwell chisels a pocket to hold a hand-forged hinge,…
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel
In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for…
Tips for Keeping Your Garage Door Working Perfectly
The garage door is the largest movable component that greatly affects your home’s convenience and security. A well-maintained garage door…
Enhancing Your Workspace: Essential Safety and Efficiency Tips for DIY Projects
A well-organized workspace is the foundation of successful DIY and home improvement projects. It not only boosts efficiency but also…
Impact Drivers Best for Driving Screws
If you’re planning to build a deck, dock, fence, gazebo, or any other outdoor building project that includes screws, you…
“What Are The Best Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings?”
Question: What are the top garage floor coatings out there? I want a nice, clean washable surface for my concrete…
VIDEO FEATURE: Milwaukee M12 Recip Saw Tour
Can a 12 volt reciprocating saw really do a decent job in the real world? See this quick video tool…
HAND PLANES: Detailed Lesson On How to Use Them Well
In a world where power tools rule, hand planes still offer the chance to boost the quality of your woodworking…
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL: Video Tour Teaches All About This Great Tool
If you use a cordless drill (or want to learn how to use one), you’ll find the video below helpful…
What to Look For in HVAC Maintenance Plans?
Investing in a reliable HVAC maintenance plan is crucial for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of your heating and cooling…
HANDSAW SUPREME: See My Favourite Handsaw in Action
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren’t that good. The model in the video above is different. Watch this 12 minute…
ALL-METAL BODY WORK: Fixing a Truck Floor Rust Hole With Metal Only
I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my 1990 F150 has been holding…
Large Fabric Shelter Parts Tour
This video is the next in a series about the 42×80-foot fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. It’s…
TOOL BUYING ADVICE: In Praise of Pro-Grade Tools for Non-Pros
Balance is one feature that pro tools have over some cheap econo model. This drill and impact driver balance right…
BUILDING A BARREL SMOKER: Plans Download and Video Tour
Click below to watch a video tour of plan for building a backyard meat smoker using a steel barrel. Using…
WOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible
Click to see what’s probably the world’s most impressive dowel joint jig.
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating Quality in a World of Junk
All things – even good things – eventually come to an end. That said, the right attitude towards woodworking offers…
Foundation Forms for a Fabric Structure
This is the latest in my ongoing video series about putting up a 42×80 foot fabric structure for equipment storage…
EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: Choosing the Right Waterproof Outdoor Glue
Got an outdoor item to glue? Need an exterior adhesive? Check out this list of pros and cons for the…
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