There’s arguably no better tool for cutting large sweeping curves than a well-tuned bandsaw. But a quality bandsaw does a lot more than just cut curves. It can also cut tenons and smaller rabbets, and you can use it to…
A few years ago I got an email from Mark K. He’s from British Columbia, Canada, and he’s been asking me questions over a few years as he builds his beautiful log home. Mark’s latest questions have to do with…
Q: How well do woodworking tools survive in an unheated Canadian workshop? I’m mainly concerned about rust. The few tools I stored in unheated spaces this past winter have developed rust. What can I do to stop this? A: Unheated…
Coloured oils are the best kept secret of the wood finishing world, and the less you know about wood finishing the more you’ll appreciate how easy and effective finishing oils are to use. If you’ve got a piece of furniture…
Q: What’s the best type of economical flooring to put down if I want to complete a semi-finished basement, as you’ve written about before? I need additional indoor space quickly and economically. Do you recommend a specific brand of rubber floor…
From clothes that don’t fit anymore to furniture that isn’t used the way it was, everyone has things lying around their household that aren’t needed right now. It’s either sitting around due to postponement or holds sentimental value from the…
Whether it’s a passion project or simply a way to add value to your property, landscaping requires time and expertise to pull off. Most homeowners would prefer getting a contractor for such a project, but even so, it matters a…
Add your name to the email waitlist below and I’ll alert you to the opening of my online welding course enrolment later this month. There’s no obligation to take the course if you get on the list, but you will…
Check out this video tour showing some of the things I’ve used welding for over the years. I consider welding to be an essential part of my hands-on lifestyle. I’d be lost without it.
Some dog owners might be left wondering what holistic dog care means and what they need to do to make sure that their dogs are healthy. The term holistic care is quite common, but do you know what it means?…
Q: Why has our new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) given my husband and I nasal problems and nose bleeds? Following your recommendation we were thrilled that our new HRV did away with the condensation on our windows, but even running…
Want to do as good a job as possible installing a subfloor in your basement? Watch the video tutorial up next for real-world tips and tricks.