There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but I’d bet you haven’t used this one before. Brass pin joints used to be more common years ago, but they still offer a fabulous option that combines ease of installation with […]
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BARNACLES OF BELIEF: How the Truth & Simplicity of Faith Gets Obscured
Earlier this year I published a six-article series on life, death and some of the things in between. In 30+ years of writing professionally these articles have attracted more reaction than any other single thing I’ve written about. Most of […]
Continue ReadingIMPACT DRIVERS: Meet the Quietest Model in the World
Steve Maxwell is an expert when it comes to tools. In this video he takes apart an impact driver to have an inside look at this power tool.
Continue ReadingHEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Before you get started . . . be sure to check out the heat recovery ventilator Q&A section at the end of this article. All questions come from real people looking for real answers. – Steve Maxwell Some of the […]
Continue ReadingREFINISHING FURNITURE: 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. I’d just built and hung two insulated exterior red pine […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the WEEK: “How Can I Shorten a Door to Allow for Higher New Flooring?”
Q: What’s the best way to shorten two wooden doors as part of a laminate floor job I’m planning? I need advice for marking and cutting the bottom of these doors accurately and without splinters. A: This job is actually […]
Continue ReadingRABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodworking Joints
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood, there would be no need for anything other than simple butt joints. But since adhesives will probably never get that good, woodworkers everywhere have developed ways of using interlocking […]
Continue ReadingReal Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more insulation. “Experts” tend to greatly under-estimate the amount of insulation homes need at any point in history. Even homes […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way to Level An Old, Wonky Basement Floor?”
Q: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house? The space is dry and in good shape, and I’m planning to install basement subfloor panels as part of a campaign to finish the space. […]
Continue ReadingDISTILLED WATER: Is It Good For You To Drink?
If you care about your health, you’ve probably come to realize that little lifestyle practices can sometimes deliver big health benefits over time. The energy level and pizzaz of a person in their 70s or 80s, for instance, can be […]
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