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VIDEO: Fine Woodworking Without Wood

Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order. This is fine for some applications, but not others. That’s what gave me the idea to build an outdoor display […]

VIDEO: Tankless Water Heater Tour

I just finished installing a tankless water heater, and as I was testing the flow and adjusting the water temperature, it reminded me of this video. I made it a while back to explain how tankless water heaters work, and […]

VIDEO: How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall

Online video courses are the next big thing on the internet, and this way of learning is here to stay. I’ve been making and selling courses of my own for a few years, and the video below is from one […]

VIDEO: How to Buy an Efficient Resale Home

It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people hire home inspectors. But even the best home inspector can’t give you numbers on how efficient a home is. A […]

VIDEO: How Vapour Barriers Work & Why They Matter

Most homes are insulated with some kind of insulation such as fibreglass or rock wool, but for these products to work properly they need to be installed with some kind of vapour barrier. This is vital to prevent the growth […]

VIDEO: Stair Tread Installation Trick

Are you building or renovating stairs? You’ve got to watch this video. It’s the first I ever posted online, it’s been public since November 28, 2008 and it’s still useful. It teaches a simple, cost-free way to mark new stair treads […]

VIDEO: One Simple Mouse-Proofing Idea

If you’ve had any experience at all in rural areas, you know that autumn is the time of year when mice start looking for comfortable winter accommodations. And what better place than a summer cottage closed up until next spring? […]

VIDEO: Homemade DC Generator in Action

Earlier this week I was finishing up the creation of a how-to report and plans package on building an electrical generator from junkyard parts and I found something interesting. I’d travelled to the home of some Amish neighbours of mine […]

TOOL VIDEO: See a Metal-Cutting Chopsaw in Action

There’s a better way to cut metal, yet most handy people don’t yet know about it. Carbide blade technology has progressed to the point where you can cut thick steel with a toothed blade. No sparks, no heat, and super-crisp cuts. Watch this video and see.

My Second Most Popular Video of All Time

In this video Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to improve design details in your homes interior by using various woodworking techniques.