Is the second story of your home too hot in summer, despite air conditioning that’s running full blast and making lower levels too cold? Click for a real-world solution that solves the problem once and for all.
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a rant about the sorry state of manual common sense in the world; a tour of some old tools and a century-old metal name stamp
Question: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage? It affects both the hot and cold supply. I’m told dumping chlorine down the well may help, at least for a while. What…
There’s something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing. That’s why I like what they call “box newel” railings. The name comes from the frame-and-panel newel posts that support the railing at each end. Click above for a 10-minute tour…
If you’re planning to pour concrete for any kind of DIY project, or you’ll be hiring someone to do this work for you, there are three things I’ve found essential for long-lasting results. These are especially important with the wide…
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…