Jointers are woodworking machines designed to make pieces of wood straighter, truer and more refined. Some versions of jointers are made to sit on the floor, and others are smaller, less expensive (even less than $300) and made to sit…
Watch the video below for tips and tricks on using your pressure washer, including some uses you’ve probably never seen before. More details in the article below. In my experience there are three standard tasks where a pressure washer can’t…
Homeowners often look for small ways to make their living spaces more comfortable or efficient. DIY projects naturally shape those routines as people adjust, repair and rethink different areas of the home. Daily life also includes plenty of pauses, whether…
I’ve been doing some wood chipping lately with a tractor-mounted implement from Woodland Mills that I really like. I bought it in 2019. See this chipper in action in the video above.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains four insulation options to ensure your new home or addition is energy efficient.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines water wells and discusses pumps as well as the trickle system.
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on. This is more true today than ever, I suspect. A few of these adventurous people take this feeling…
Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed to make it happen are rarely found in one place online. That’s because there’s lots to cover – financial, technical…
In September 1990, I saw something that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It happened on the shore of a small, inland lake (3/4 of a mile long) on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. It was…
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Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented in 1951 by the Milwaukee tool company and dubbed the Sawzall, advances in blade technology and batteries are helping recip…
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