Struggling to make your tools sharp? Let me fix that for you. Sharpening chisels, planes, knives, carving gouges and other edge tools can be fast and simple. It all comes down to how you do it.
Continue ReadingQ&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox? Read on for Steve’s advice.
Continue ReadingThe Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Nothing much happens without tools. But which ones will really serve you? Let Steve get specific and tell you all about the top ten tools you need to get started with home improvements, DIY and home repairs. There’s lots more to buy other than these, but the ones you’ll learn about here are the best to start with.
Continue ReadingSimple Valve Extends Water Pump Life
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.
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VIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Watch how fast this Irwin handsaw can cut through construction lumber and learn one cool trick for making square cuts without using a carpenters square or even a pencil!
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching the interior wood finishing video right here. Simple techniques with simple supplies are all you need.
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Sharpening a Spade Bit
Keep your spade bits sharp with this simple sharpening routine and you won’t have delay those building projects because of a dull bit.
Continue ReadingPLANS DOWNLOAD: Build Your Own Workbench
Need a workbench? Save money, build your own and get a great bench with plans by Steve. 35-year track record on this design proves it’s good. Sign up below and download the plans package for free.
Continue ReadingSmaller, Lighter More Powerful
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how Lithium-ion batteries and brushless motors boost cordless tool power-to-size ratios to new levels.
Continue ReadingSome call it a Mitre Saw others a Chop Saw: How to Buy the Right One
Steve explains the difference between simple, compound and sliding compound mitre saws, also known as chop saws, and gives some tips to help you select the right tool for your home workshop.
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