Success in the workshop comes down to a bunch of skills – many of them small – that let you make good things happen. In today’s video I show the different options for stripping wire. This video is part of…
Detailed plans, materials list, instructions and video right here. Summer will come again. Be ready with a swim platform.
In this week’s video episode . . . see a cost comparison between an old tractor and a purchased-new snowblower, take a tour of the fixes that made a 30+ year-old tractor reliable (sort of),
see what a “woodworking” hole saw did to 3/4″-thick steel & more
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed lumber. Greater creative control is one reason I work with rough lumber when building furniture, but success demands more than just running boards…
Question: Do I really need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring? The bedroom is over a half-height crawl space where the pump and electrical panel is. My…
Although it’s not thought of very often – and perhaps spoken of even less – a life surrounded by beauty is one of the most important things in life. And this is probably the case for more people than realize…
Selling a home can be a turning point in someone’s life. For some, it’s an exciting leap toward something new. For others, it’s a stressful race against time. While most people are familiar with the traditional way of selling a…
When you finish a DIY project, you can’t help but feel proud. You stand back, admire those clean lines, the fresh paint, and just the fact that you actually built something yourself. For a while, everything goes perfectly and then……
Have you ever heard of a “Swedish log”? It’s one of the most interesting and simple ways to cook outdoors in the forest with a frying pan. Much better than a regular campfire, click below to join my son Robert,…
Your garage door is one of the hardest-working things in your home. Opening and closing, up and down dozens of times a week. It is a big job for our garage door to work so hard, protecting your car, your…
In this informative video, Steve Maxwell, explains the difference between fiber and foam based insulations to help with home building decisions.
Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You need to learn some basics, like what you’ll see here.