Jigsaws are an under-appreciated power saw, for sure. They’re safer than many other saws, they can handle everything from hardwood to plate steel, most take a wide variety of blade options, and jigsaws let you cut curves. Click to learn about the fine points of choosing a jigsaw you’ll stay happy with for years of use.
Medicinal plants have been integral to human health for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. Even today, with the abundance of western medicine options and treatments, cultivating a natural herbal medicine garden remains a valuable, truly…
In this week’s video episode, see Steve explain the two types of tubeless tire leaks; discover and easy way to locate a tire leak; understand the tools and supplies needed to repair a leaky tubeless tire; see a trick for solving the number#1 tire repair challenge
My wife, Mary, and I will be married for 36 years on June 4, and during this time I’ve noticed that marriages fall roughly into three categories. These categories aren’t fixed, but I do see patterns of all three all the…
If you’ve ever wondered if a powder-actuated tool could shoot nails into the air instead of just concrete and wood, this video is for you. There’s no need for you to try this dangerous experiment at home, since I already…
There are many instances where you may want to learn who owns a property. You could be interested in purchasing or renting a house you have noticed while driving through the suburbs. Perhaps you want to say hello to your…
With rising food costs and increasing concerns about pesticide use, growing your own vegetables isn’t just going to be a hobby–it’s one smart and healthier option. This way, you can forget your endless march to the supermarket looking for “fresh”…
In October 1985, I cut through a tumbledown wire fence and drove my 18 year-old pickup truck onto the vacant rural property I’d just spent my life savings to buy. I was a 22 year-old dreamer back then, with a…
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent doing something else. That’s why Ottawa, Canada timber framer Ray Gibbs is worth meeting. He spent a 34-year career working as an…
Threaded steel pipe is useful for all kinds of things and we use it fairly often here at our place at the end of Bailey Line Road. Watch my son Robert and I as we cut threads by hand on…
When you think of agriculture, you probably don’t think of Cuba. You should. Out of necessity this country made the fastest transition from chemical agriculture to organics, beginning back in the early 1990s. Today Cuba is a model of what’s possible in the realm of real-world organics, urban gardening and a way to produce food that’s just plain inspiring.
In this video Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to improve design details in your homes interior by using various woodworking techniques.