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 […]
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Home Water Distillers: Best-Kept Secret for Health and Vitality
In this blog you’ll learn about the physical reasons why I believe drinking distilled water is healthier than other options, and you’ll also get a detailed technical tour of the insides of the automatic water distiller we use at my place. READING TIME: 5 minutes.
Continue ReadingTRACTOR TIRE CHAINS: Watch & See How We Put Them On & Tighten Them Up
In this week’s video episode, see how tractor tire chains are installed, learn a cool way to tension tire chains, and see an old tractor blowing some big snow
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 […]
Continue ReadingTHREADING 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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire
In this week’s how-to video learn: how to remove a bicycle wheel from the frame the best way to remove the tire from the rim how to prevent the tube from being damaged during installation special details for getting the […]
Continue ReadingRevive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools) + Video, Too
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers up four easy steps to bring your old chisel back to life.
Continue ReadingHow to Replace Wooden Tool Handles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how to properly replace the handle on a hand tool.
Continue ReadingHOW TO BUY A HOUSE: Four Simple But Important Tech Issues to Look At
What makes a good house to buy? It’s a question that not enough prospective homeowners ask themselves properly, especially as they’re dealing with the fact that buying a house is usually a surprisingly large amount of work. You’ll often have […]
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