Watch and learn how a simple attachment for your drill press or drill can make a big difference in the speed and success of sanding trim. It’s surprising what this tool can do.
Continue Reading23 GAUGE PIN NAILERS: Best Kept Woodworking Secret
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.
Continue ReadingBUFFING: Faster, Better Tool Sharpening Than Stones
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, discusses the buffering wheel with DIY enthusiasts.
Continue ReadingWhat’s The Best Way to Finish Wood?
Got some interior wood to finish? Read Steve’s four steps to success and you’ll have a pretty good shot at getting a really smooth, professional-grade results.
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KEEP IT FLOWING: Video Lesson#8 Getting Lots of Water from a Weak Well
UPDATED 15May2020: Does your water well let you down with chronically insufficient water? Do you run out of water whenever the weather gets dry? Click below and watch (for free) what might be the most valuable part of my online […]
Continue ReadingGood Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his do-it-yourself tips on how to create the optimal garage.
Continue ReadingGOT MOLD IN YOUR HOUSE?: It’s a Bigger Health Issue Than Meets the Eye
UPDATED 8May2020: A few years ago I delivered 8 quarts of raspberries we’d picked for an elderly lady in town, and I noticed three things when she came to the door. First, this woman was very feeble. It took her […]
Continue ReadingSEWING PERIOD CLOTHING: Another Kind of Hands-On
If you have kids, you might have noticed how aptitudes and interests run in the family while also sometimes taking turns of their own. My oldest daughter, Katherine, is a case in point. Her family line (mine too, of course) […]
Continue ReadingBUILDING A BARREL SMOKER: A Video Plans Tour
UPDATED 24 Apr2020 + plans download: Click below to take a video tour of plan for building a backyard meat smoker using a steel barrel. Using a steel drum, some plumbing valves and a ready-made grate, you’ll be enjoying great tasting […]
Continue ReadingRURAL LIFE SKILLS THAT MATTER: A Dozen Tips for Water Wells, Septic Systems, Electricity & Food
UPDATED 23Apr2020 + video: Water wells, septic systems, electricity supplies and food storage – these are four of the biggest practical things you need to deal with directly if you’re a hands-on person leading a hands-on rural life. And success […]
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