WOODWORKING: Using a Router To Join Boards Too Big For a Jointer
Check out the best way I know of for making tight joints between large, thick pieces of wood (as for a big table top). A jointer won’t work, but a router with a straight bit will.
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SCREWDRIVERS: See A Made-in-North Ameria Megapro Precision in Action
If you’d like to repair or upgrade small items such as electronics, you need more than just an ordinary screwdriver. You need small, precise and specially-shaped drivers made for the job. The video below is a review of the new,…
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Weekend Porch Refresh – Small Changes, Big Impact
Your three-season porch is maybe one of your favorite spots in your whole house. But what if it has lost a bit of its original charm lately – scuffed floors, saggy cushions, or the whole space just feels off and…
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WOOD SPLITTER REVIEW: See this Best Selling Model Up Close
Thinking of getting a wood splitter? Check out my video review of the best selling wood splitter in Canada. Except for one minor issue, I like it a lot. See how this economical model works in both horizontal & vertical splitting modes; see how the engine layout is open, making maintenance easy; watch the aggressive wedge pop firewood apart quickly, and more.
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EFFICIENT HOME COOLING: Five Non-AC Ways to Do the Job While Saving Energy
Want to save money and energy? Although running your air conditioner around the clock may seem like the best way to combat high summer temperatures, there are a number of economical solutions that can help reduce energy costs while taking…
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Have questions about what’s right and wrong when it comes to insulation? Steve busts the top seven insulation myths so that you can go back to making your home as dry and energy efficient as possible.
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WORKSHOP: “How Can I Dispose of Thickness Planer Shavings From My Planer?”
Question: I recently bought a benchtop wood planer and have been happily generating bags and bags of sawdust in my workshop. Trouble is, I just found out that my municipality doesn’t accept sawdust as garbage. How can I dispose of…
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WORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers & Heals Warriors
In 2018, I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found before. I use work gloves almost every day, but never thought much about glove design until I came across a British Columbia, Canada company called…
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DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail That Makes Any Deck Look Better
In this week’s video episode, see a simple routed profile that makes any deck look way better; watch two wrong ways of adjusting a router to cut the bullnose profile; see how to make a perfect deck board bullnose edge
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TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: is this technology for You? Not necessarily
Does a tankless water heater make sense at your home? Maybe yes, maybe no. Read and watch to find out.
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HOW TO SAND WOOD: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets That Work
Success isn’t complicated once you know the secrets.
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THE ANTIQUE PAINT LOOK: Watch and Learn About This Great Wood Finishing Option
Chalked paint and it’s close cousin milk paint are easy to like. They’re both safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way they deliver a kind of vintage beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted…
