Lessons From The Modern Family Homestead

Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man

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.

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.

off-grid energy

OFF-GRID ENERGY: Power Your Home With Solar & Wind

Are you tired of being dependent on the grid for electricity Want to build a home, cottage or vacation property away...Continue Reading

$189 Get Details

tool sharpening

RAZOR SHARP: Quickly Sharpen Tools in Minutes

The ultimate short-cut to very sharp tools & two video woodworking plans packages  If you're a woodworker (or...Continue Reading

$24 Get Details

SIMPLE SOLAR PROJECTS

Build a Solar Generator, Solar Heating & Food Dryer

Build a gasless solar generator, design & build a solar heating system, make a solar food dryer & gain...Continue Reading

$39 Get Details

REVIVE SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Restore Your Own Septic & Prevent Future Clogs

Restore your clogged septic system to like-new performance, economically & on your own, while also saving money...Continue Reading

$49 Get Details

BUILD A TINY HOUSE

Build Your Own Tiny House Even If You’ve Never Built Before

One-on-one coaching, 45 videos, dozens of photos, detailed plans, illustrations & 50,000 helpful words to help you...Continue Reading

$179 Get Details

BUILD GREAT CABINETS

BUILD CABINETS: DIY Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry & Built-Ins

One-on-one coaching, 42 instructional videos, plans, illustrations and great skills taught This is one of my most...Continue Reading

$179 Get Details

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.
Steve 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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