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    Home Interiors

    Who Are the Top 5 Kitchen Remodelers in Minneapolis?

    Bypaulniven February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    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…

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    Outdoors Workshop

    Fabric Shelter Parts Tour: How Portable Shelters Are Built

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 1 minute

    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…

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    Workshop

    Becoming a Legacy Woodworker: Craft, Skill, and Long-Term Thinking

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    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…

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    Lifestyle

    It’s Time to Make the Trades—and Tradesmen—Cool Again

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the decline of people entering trade jobs in Canada.

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  • Comparison of old and new door handles on wood.
    Home Interiors Workshop

    How to Polish Brass So It Looks Right (Not Overdone)

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    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…

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    Workshop

    Why Dowel Joints Are Great for Woodworking

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Click to see what’s probably the world’s most impressive dowel joint jig.

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  • Diagram of a detailed vertical drum smoker.
    Outdoors Workshop

    BUILDING A BARREL SMOKER: Plans Download and Video Tour

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 1 minute

    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…

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  • TOOL BUYING ADVICE: In Praise of Pro-Grade Tools for Non-Pros
    Workshop

    TOOL BUYING ADVICE: In Praise of Pro-Grade Tools for Non-Pros

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    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…

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    The Old House Renovation Guide

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    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…

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  • Charming blue Victorian house at sunset by lake.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Lifestyle

    Why Restoring an Old House Is Nothing Like Building a New One

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    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…

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    Articles Not Categorized

    Payment for Your Older House Consultation Received. Thank You!

    Bypaulniven January 30, 2026February 7, 2026 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    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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  • Assorted Glues
    Outdoors Workshop

    EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: How to Choose the Right Outdoor Glue

    BySteve Maxwell January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Reading Time: 15 minutes

    Got an outdoor item to glue? Need an exterior adhesive? Check out this list of pros and cons for the different options.

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