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 – […]
Continue ReadingFRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Your Own
UPDATED 28May2020: Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Click below to watch a video tour of the simple way I make frame and panel assemblies. The video is from my online cabinetmaking […]
Continue ReadingREAL MILK PAINT: Watch and Learn About This Great Wood Finishing Option
Milk paint is easy to like. It’s safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind of beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted by everyday life. It’s this classic, old-time […]
Continue ReadingSANDING WOOD TRIM: An Easier & Much Better Way
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.
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