Steve Maxwell tips on Home Workshop and Tools

WOODWORKING: 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 […]

FIVE WOODWORKING TIPS: You’ve Probably Never Heard All These

Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.

BUILD 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.

SURVEY & 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 […]

WOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible

Click to see what’s probably the world’s most impressive dowel joint jig.

FRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Your Own

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. All it takes is a tablesaw, a hand plane […]

VIDEOS EPISODE#29: [email protected] Line Road

*WOODWORKING: See shop-cut veneer panels made from cherry.
*CATTLE PASTURE: Watch steers discover fresh spring grass.
*ROUTER BITS: Discover three profiles you’ll love to know about.
*WOOD FINISHING: Succeed with quick drying urethanes.

GARDEN WEEDS: Tillage Tools & Techniques That Really Work

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows you how to get the most tillage garden work done with the least amount of effort with handy garden tools.

POCKET SCREWS: How They Work & Why You Can Like Them

A woodworking innovation worthy of praise. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, highlights a new way to join wood around your home and garden.

FASTENERS 101: Five Fasteners You Should Know About

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners interested in DIY jobs around their homes about the variety of fasteners there are available.