Sometimes it’s the little things in life that determine success or failure, and experiences that one of my sons and I had with a Chinese motorcycle few years ago reminded me of this. When Joseph was 12, he got the urge […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 40+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Going Strong
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 good chunk of my Christmas […]
Continue ReadingPOWER TOOLS: Three Facts You Should Know
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that matter for homeowners who who renovate or build things around the house.
Continue ReadingWIRE FEED WELDER: Why Wire-Feed Welders Are So Great
Affordable wire-feed welder tools are now accessible enough for do-it-yourselfers to buy and use successfully, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
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Powder-Actuated Tools Ideal for Finishing the Basement
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Lumber the Simple Way
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 boards in your workshop, all without […]
Continue ReadingPOWER TOOLS: Cordless Miter Saws Get Good
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down to tools, and one particular kind of tool makes building projects more fun and more productive than most others. If you’re thinking of tooling up to build your DIY skills, you’d be […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Simple, Effective Thickness Planer Trick
Thickness planers are made to smoothen wood, but they’re also unbeatable when it comes to making a bunch of wood strips of consistent size. Are you milling trim, moulding or pieces of solid wood edging? The thickness planer is the […]
Continue ReadingFIVE WOODWORKING TIPS: You’ve Probably Never Heard All These
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
Continue ReadingBUILD A SWING SET: Tips for Design & Construction
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to homeowners about how to build a safe and fun wooden play area for children on their back lawn.
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