UPDATED 18Jul2020 + video below: In late December of 1975, I did something that seemed normal to me at the time, but I now see was unusual, at least for a 12 year old. It happened when I took a […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING TOOLS: Three Pieces of Essential Gear You’ll Love
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his three essential woodworking hand tools.
Continue ReadingFORGING STEEL: Working With Iron, Hammer & Anvil
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video: Forging metal is not a mainstream hobby, and it never will be. That said, there are still thousands of people with a little bit of garage space and hidden talents that could be used to create beautiful […]
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How to Make Your Own Stair Railing With a Router
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Lumber the Simple Way
UPDATED 26Jun2020 + 2 videos below: It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way, interesting things can happen. It’s surprisingly easy to mill short, small logs into furniture-grade […]
Continue ReadingMIG WELDING FOR BEGINNERS: Learn This Skill & Make Good Things Happen
Want to learn to weld? You’ll love the video below. Welding is a powerful DIY skill and the video below is from my brand new online course MIG Welding for Beginners. It went live this past Thursday on The Family Handyman’s […]
Continue ReadingGOT A WATER WELL? This Simple Valve Extends Pump Life & Improves Water Pressure
Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.
Continue ReadingGot Kids At Home? 6 Child-Friendly Uses for Basement Subfloor Panels
Kid-friendly play surfaces and areas have suddenly become a scarce commodity in homes around the world, and that got me thinking about a pile of basement subfloor panels I’ve got in my shop. Click below for a video tour of […]
Continue ReadingQUALITY & MORALITY: Build Unto Others As You Would Have Them Build for You
If you do anything at all creative with your hands, you need to understand an idea I call “the challenge of a thousand decisions”. From moment to creative moment we’re all faced with decisions – many of them small – […]
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