*TOOLS: Watch a Milwaukee tape getting driven over by a truck.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to sand wood perfectly smooth.
*WOOD FINISHING: Watch my favourite wipe-on poly in action.
*GOOD GEAR: See what makes some wood screws better.
Home Renovation
How to Install Subfloor Panels
If you’re asking “how do I install subfloor tiles” you’ll want to watch the video below. It provides and overview of the process and tricks for making the work more efficient and better.
Continue ReadingGAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value. That’s the case with an operation called “kerfing”. Click below to watch how I use kerfing to tighten up a visible joint that’s got more of a gap than […]
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 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 ReadingHome 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 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingPAINTING ALUMINUM SIDING? How Can I Make 30-Year Old Aluminum Siding Look Better?
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off. Other than these problems, the siding is in good shape. What can I do to make things look better? Some people […]
Continue ReadingOUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working With Posts, Beams & More
UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor woodworking projects, and that’s what you’ll learn about here. You’ll find them useful for almost every project involving big, exterior wood. […]
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