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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: 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 […]

WOODWORKING: Tips for Working With Rough Lumber

Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed wood. That’s why woodworkers work with rough lumber, but success demands more than just running boards through your jointer and thickness planer. […]

IDEAS: Leaving a Legacy

Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and that got me thinking about something. Mr. Lee improved the lives of a lot of people with the business he started and the life […]

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.

VIDEO: Pin Nailers Best Kept Power Tool Secret in the DIY World

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.

TOOL REVIEW: Critter Spray Gun

You’re probably not a professional wood finisher, but protecting wood under a finish is something that comes up now and then with home maintenance, and more often if you do woodworking. Simplicity, reliability and effectiveness are why I like something called […]

VIDEO: See What a Super-Sharp Chisel Can Do

Enjoyable woodworking depends on sharp tools, but sharpening can be a pain. Watch what a really sharp chisel can do when it’s been prepared using the methods I teach in my online course. It only takes a minute or two to empower a tool to do amazing work.

DIY SKILLS: Five Trim Installation Tips

Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!

BEAUTY: Why Wainscoting Makes Sense

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how wainscoting can greatly add to your indoor home design and offers up different installation options.