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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on December 4th, 2020
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...
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WOODWORKING TRICK: How to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Great
Updated on December 4th, 2020
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic That's because all woodworking machines need tender loving...
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How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall
Updated on December 4th, 2020
Got some big, ugly holes in your interior walls Want to patch them perfectly on your own Watch the video below and...
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Leaving a Legacy
Updated on December 4th, 2020
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me...
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Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Updated on December 4th, 2020
Want the look of an authentic, wood framed roof as seen from below, with the energy efficiency of insulation You can...
How To & Home Improvement
PULLING THEIR WEIGHT: Three Tools That Can Move the Big Stuff
Updated on December 1st, 2020
In this article you will learn about: block and tackle setups for rope come-along winches for powerful pulling...
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HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
Updated on November 28th, 2020
The world is faster, more demanding and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in the 21st...
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looking At The Ends of Boards (Video Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
I've noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your...
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MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Boards From Small Logs (Video Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...
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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
If you're thinking of building stairs (or have a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...