Lessons From The Modern Family Homestead
Welcome to Bailey Line Road, the online home of Steve Maxwell, one of North America's premiere handymen.
A masterful storyteller, teacher, and craftsman, join Steve alongside his family as they explore the daily challenges of homesteading life and distill those lessons into entertaining stories and insightful instructional content for people of all ages, interests, and skill levels.
Start from the beginning of Steve's family homestead journey with The Bailey Line Road Chronicles or jump right in to our latest featured articles, videos, and premium content.
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Lessons From The Modern Family Homestead
Learn with Bailey Line Road
Steve Maxwell's library of online courses gives you the benefit of his years of experience and know-how. You can start learning:
- How to build and maintain a deck with advanced techniques that few contractors care enough to use.
- How to achieve food security and independence in challenging times.
- How to build your very own four-season homestead-style cabin from start to finish.
Those are just three of Steve’s expanding selection of courses, each taught in his engaging and encouraging style, packed with videos, plans and diagrams, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else.
Here's what homeowners say about Steve Maxwell's Courses
Tons of valuable information based on years of experience. Very valuable to the first time cabinet builder. Presents numerous details that most beginners will encounter, but have not thought about.
View all Online CoursesSteve was incredibly helpful in answering my many questions!!! He really took the time to explain the intricate details for someone pretty new to wood working. I also enjoyed the videos which gave me a chance to see the techniques in action!
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