WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough lumber.
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DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent & 20-year Update
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes in the wind, and most of these flaps eventually fall off in time. The only vent I’ve ever seen that’s…
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TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Should you get one? Video Tour of How They Work
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can’t. First, they’re small. They take up little space because they sit on the wall, not the floor. Second, they deliver unlimited hot water (as long as they’re sized correctly). A…
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“What Can I Put Underneath New flooring To Make Things Quieter?”
Manufactured from recycled tires, QuietDown is a Canadian-made rubber sheet material that reduces sound transmission between floors. Lay it down immediately under new flooring and it absorbs the sound of foot steps and movement from travelling to rooms below. Q:…
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BAILEY LINE LIFE: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, Tapping Threads in Steel & More
Click above to watch some of the kind if things that happen here at the end of Bailey Line Road. See a power hacksaw in action, a surprising pattern made by a random oak leaf, and more.
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NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Considering a new roof for your house this spring? Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives a quick overview of three interesting roofing options.
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4 Buildings Appropriate for Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is an aesthetically pleasing exterior cladding option for buildings. It is a popular type of cladding used in construction because it is durable, versatile, and requires low maintenance. It is used on many types of buildings and has…
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How Basketball and Football Use Augmented Reality for Fan Engagement
Through augmented reality, sports have evolved into immersive spectacles for fans. From your courtside or stand seat, you can view stats alongside replays and 3D visuals that appear directly in front of your eyes. AR technology offers more than entertainment…
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COMPOSITE VS WOOD: Understanding these deck building options
If you’re building a deck or renovating an older one, I’ve got some thoughts to share when it comes to composite or wood for the top surface. You’ll want to understand these points before you make a choice.
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REFINISHING WOODWORK: Tips for Getting Great Results
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way starting with a blunder I committed in the spring of 1990. It has to do with the door you see above….
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BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below? You’ll find a download link further along in the article, but for now, let me tell you something about backyard chicken husbandry. Backyard Chickens Are Surprisingly Fun When it…
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STONEWORKING: Breaking a Big Rock With Old Tools & New Ones
Watch as my son, Robert, and I split a piece of limestone that’s way too big for a mini excavator to move. We used a technique involving some ancient tools called “plug and feather” wedges, plus the fastest rotary hammer…
