Wood thickness planers are one of the most useful machines in any home workshop. They turn rough lumber into smooth, uniform boards and open up new design options you simply can’t achieve otherwise. Whether you’re buying your first planer or…
If trees grow where you live, then making them into firewood is a great way to reduce heating costs and get exercise. I’ve been cutting firewood and heating with it for 35+ years, and there are five main steps to…
I’ve been around long enough to notice what seems like a serious deterioration in the state of the family, and especially in the amount of meaningful interaction between fathers, grandfathers and children. In my own case, I’m fortunate enough to…
Have you ever picked up a piece of lumber, run your hand over it, and declared it dry, only to watch it warp or gap weeks after you built something with it? Wood has a way of looking and feeling…
“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for picking and installing the right laminate wood flooring for your home.
Too few kids these days get to grow up wearing nothing but a swim suit all summer long. Country life puts everyone into constant contact with nature, and childhood experiences with rural places can be create memories and strengths that last a life time. Saying goodbye to these times can be hard, but there’s value in it, too.
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber can also be used for fine “woodworking”, despite the fact that it’s designed for outdoor use supporting deck chairs, barbecues and people relaxing. Even though I’ve worked with composites for more than ten years – including the construction of simple outdoor furniture – I didn’t realize the full potential of composites until I was asked to tackle an unusual project.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, maintains a tradition of cedar rail farm fences by continuing to use and upkeep them where he lives in Manitoulin.
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have many tools, and I don’t have any way to bring the log to a sawmill, but I’d really like to…
Have you ever lost internet access for even a single afternoon and found yourself genuinely unsure how to get through the rest of the day? No streaming, no video calls, no smart home devices responding, not even a reliable way…
A Saturday spent improving the yard can become noisy before the first cup of coffee has gone cold. The mower starts, followed by the trimmer, leaf blower, pressure washer, or chainsaw. Move indoors, and the sound may continue with a…