7 Essential Table Saw Safety Tips
Table saws are powerful tools, but you need to know how to operate one safely. This video shows what I watch for when I’m using any table saw.
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TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Alive & Flourishing
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent doing something else. That’s why Ottawa, Canada timber framer Ray Gibbs is worth meeting. He spent a 34-year career working as an…
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BASEMENT FINISHING: Panelized Wall System Delivers Insulation, Mold Resistance & Finished Wall Surface
If you’re planning to finish or refinish your basement, I have both a warning and a recommendation. Experiences that my daughter, Katherine, and her family had a while back in an Airbnb reminded me of all this. Whole-House Mustiness The…
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ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique Rooftop De-Icing System
Do you sometimes get large amounts of ice build-up on your roof in winter? Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video above. When a roof gets warm enough in winter to…
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WELDING WEBINAR: Visit in My Shop for a Free, 53 Minute MIG Welding Lesson
Join me in my Manitoulin Island, Canada workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the home shop. Learn what MIG welding for non-professional beginners is all about and see the creative possibilities in action. Click…
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5 Steps To Achieving Renovation Excellence
Home renovation can feel overwhelming. You’re eager to see the transformation, but the process itself often seems daunting. There are countless decisions to make, from choosing the right colors to staying within budget. Missteps can lead to stress, delays, and…
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HOUSE & HOME: Let Me Sneak You In To See A Truly Beautiful House
When it comes to houses, there are two ways to look at things. You can see a house simply as shelter and a place to keep your stuff, or as an energizing, beautiful refuge of comfort and security. Click above…
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THREADING STEEL PIPE: Watch How We Do It In Our Shop
Threaded steel pipe is useful for all kinds of things and we use it fairly often here at our place at the end of Bailey Line Road. Watch my son Robert and I as we cut threads by hand on…
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TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?: Be Sure To Read This First
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out how to install a roof that’ll last 50 years with the right fiberglass shingles, ventilation, and underlay.
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CASE STUDY: Cuba Leads Organic Agriculture Worldwide
When you think of agriculture, you probably don’t think of Cuba. You should. Out of necessity this country made the fastest transition from chemical agriculture to organics, beginning back in the early 1990s. Today Cuba is a model of what’s possible in the realm of real-world organics, urban gardening and a way to produce food that’s just plain inspiring.
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How to Use a Woodworking Router To Enhance Your Home
In this video Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to improve design details in your homes interior by using various woodworking techniques.
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How to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options For Legal Connections
Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home, cottage or off-grid building project? Large portable models provide the most power for a given purchase price. But how do you connect a generator to your…
