Steve Maxwell tips on Woodworking

How to Make Your Own Stair Railing With a Router

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.

WOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Lumber the Simple Way

UPDATED 26Jun2020 + 2 videos below: 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 […]

BUILD YOUR OWN EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Shop-Built Design That Delivers Warmth and Class

Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.

GOT A WATER WELL? This Simple Valve Extends Pump Life & Improves Water Pressure

Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.

A Better Way to Install Door & Window Trim

There’s a better way to install trim. Instead of cutting, fitting and nailing each piece separately, check out this faster and more accurate option.

WOODWORKING BASICS: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood

Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face. Click for a video lesson on how to apply solid wood edging like a pro.

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

UPDATED 28May2020: 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. The video is from my online cabinetmaking […]

REAL MILK PAINT: Watch and Learn About This Great Wood Finishing Option

Milk paint is easy to like. It’s safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind of beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted by everyday life. It’s this classic, old-time […]

SANDING WOOD TRIM: An Easier & Much Better Way

Watch and learn how a simple attachment for your drill press or drill can make a big difference in the speed and success of sanding trim. It’s surprising what this tool can do.

23 GAUGE PIN NAILERS: Best Kept Woodworking Secret

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