Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click below to watch a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane finish on any […]
Continue ReadingSURVEY & WIN: Tell Me About Yourself
Will you help me do the best possible job bringing you hands-on how-to information and entertainment that matters to you? That’s where this survey can help. Answer the 10 simple questions below and you’ll be eligible to win a Milwaukee […]
Continue ReadingNEW ROOF: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Considering a new roof for your house this spring? Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives a quick overview of three interesting roofing options.
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#23: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*CONSTRUCTION: Learn to layout a square foundation properly.
*TOOLS: See rare footage of behind-the-scenes chopsaw testing.
*PAINTING: Discover the right way to use masking tape.
*WOODWORKING: Install & adjust jointer knives accurately.
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DIY LAMINATE FLOORING: Download Your Free Installation Guide
Ensure you’re not lamenting over your laminate flooring choice. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about this fast and easy to install flooring.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you might like to see what I discovered. These 16′ and 25′ tapes are the most recent example of evolutionary improvement in […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Can I stop sap from bleeding out of my tongue and groove siding?
Sap from softwoods is like the famous escape artist Houdini. It can get through almost anything. Unfortunately, there’s no certain way to stop sap when it’s determined to ooze out of wood in large quantities. And the problem is always […]
Continue ReadingINSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP: 6 Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
UPDATED 6Apr2019: “How can I install a submersible pump?” If you’re asking this question, then this is the post for you. Read on for all the details. As far as I’ve seen, this is the most complete set of instructions on […]
Continue ReadingDECK STAIN: 5 Essentials for Staining Your Deck So It Looks Great and Lasts Long
POST UPDATED on 15Jun2018 If you’re looking to apply deck stain to a new deck or you want to refinish an old deck so the results last, you’ve come to the right place. You’ve arrived at what I call Love Your Deck. […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: What’s the best paint for my basement floor?
Q: What’s the best option for painting my concrete basement floor? It has a few small cracks, but it’s in pretty good shape. Is there a product that can be used to fill these gaps before painting? A: The best basement […]
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