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How to Remove Tree Sap from Wood, Clothes & Vehicles
Updated on June 26th, 2020
Q: How can I stop sap from oozing out of several new Douglas fir benches I had made and how can I remove it I’m...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tricks for Getting It Really, Real...
Updated on July 20th, 2019
UPDATED 19Jul2019: Building a table is one of the most deceptively simple woodworking projects going What could be...Continue Reading
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Submersible Water Well Pump Tear-Down
Updated on July 13th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, see Steve cut into a failed submersible water well pump watch a big power...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ENERGY: Tour a Real-World Solar Panel System Wi...
Published onJuly 6th, 2019
UPDATED 5Jul2019 Got an interest in building your own off-grid solar panel and wind energy system I've got a true...Continue Reading
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Bailey Line Life Ep. 24: How to Install Cedar Shingle Siding
Updated on June 29th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, watch how white cedar shingles make a great wall siding the best ways to cut...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Resurfacing a Wooden Deck
Updated on June 29th, 2019
Q: Can I attach synthetic deck lumber directly on top of the existing wood of my old deck I’m tired of finishing and...Continue Reading
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BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
Updated on June 24th, 2019
UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty B...
Updated on June 22nd, 2019
UPDATED 21Jun2019: With warmer weather setting in, it's the time of year when basements everywhere start smelling musty...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...
Updated on July 6th, 2019
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase...Continue Reading
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DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer ...
Updated on December 19th, 2020
When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it I know because we're experiencing that right now in my...Continue Reading