A kitchen remodel is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to a home — but it’s also one of the easiest projects to get wrong. Between layout decisions, material choices, timelines and budgets, many homeowners feel overwhelmed…
This video is part of a series about the 42×80-foot fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. It’s for equipment storage and mechanical repairs. Join me as I explore the many parts I have on the site now, ready…
All things – even good things – eventually come to an end. That said, the right attitude towards woodworking offers a unique chance to extend ourselves and creativity a little beyond the usual limits of life. That’s because building beautiful…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the decline of people entering trade jobs in Canada.
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings keep brass looking good for longer, but the lacquer needs to be removed to allow polishing, as you’ll see from…
Click to see what’s probably the world’s most impressive dowel joint jig.
Click below to watch a video tour of my plan for building a backyard meat smoker using a steel barrel. Add some plumbing valves and a ready-made grate, and you’ll be enjoying great tasting meat, fish and even vegetables. Download…
When I was 10 years old, my dad began renovating our kitchen. And that event has affected me to this day. Dad was cutting some 3/4” plywood with a shiny, silver, bargain-basement circular saw that he bought through a mail-order…
This Guide Helps You Avoid Expensive Regrets If you’ve worked on modern houses, you already know how much can be systematized.Materials are standardized. Methods are familiar. Surprises are limited. Older houses are different. Homes built before — and even shortly…
I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of older home renovations and restorations. Because of that, I can say with confidence that these two types of projects are…
Your 90-minute advisory session for practical, house-specific guidance on your older home is now confirmed and paid in full. I’, looking forward to a focused, no-nonsense conversation that helps you make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Next step: Choose…
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