EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: How to Choose the Right Outdoor Glue
Got an outdoor item to glue? Need an exterior adhesive? Check out this list of pros and cons for the different options.
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INTERIORS: How to Hang Heavy Items on Drywall
Hollow wall anchors like these are among the strongest options for securing heavy objects to drywall. Metal wings expand and tighten against the inside face of the drywall after installation. Question: How do I anchor something heavy to drywall? I’d…
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BRASS-PINNED WOODWORKING JOINT: A Step-by-Step How-To Guide
A brass pinned woodworking joint (sometimes called a brass pin joint or wood joint pinning technique) is a decorative and reinforcing method for joining wood that combines classic aesthetics with practical strength. There are many ways to join pieces of…
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GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a 2026 Champion 11,000 Watt Inverter Generator
It’s free, fast and easy to enter below. Enter as often as you like between January 26, 2026 & February 28, 2026 2026 Champion Inverter Generator Contest For the US winner:One (1) Champion Inverter Generator model#201423Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $2100…
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PHILOSOPHY: Busting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home improvement projects.
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WOODWORKING: “How Do I Get Quartersawn Lumber 2x6s?”
Question: “I bought plans to build a workbench and the instructions mentions making the top from quartersawn lumber to guard against warping and cupping. I don’t know what quartersawing is. I plan to use 2x6s for the top, but how…
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TOOLS: Three Up-and-Coming Cordless Options
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and exclusive at first, then it gets cheaper and more widely available over time. So what kind of new and interesting…
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AUTOMOTIVE: Buff Out Scratches With a Woodworking Sander
Sometimes a simple and effective solution to an annoying problem is right under your nose, but you can’t see it. This is certainly the case with scratches on your car. A few minutes work with some rubbing compound and a…
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DECKS, DOCKS & OUTDOOR PROJECTS: Take a Tour of Nuts & Bolts That Are Up To The Job
If you’re building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades. In fact, there’s no reason a deck should not last 50 years with the right design, and long deck life comes down to fastener…
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METALWORKING: How to Forge Steel in Your Garage
Forging metal is different than welding, and is not a mainstream hobby. That said, there are still thousands of people with a little bit of garage space and hidden talents that could be used to create beautiful and useful things with…
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WOODWORKING: Turn A Belt Sander Into a Simple, Effective Edge Sander
Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop, all without spending a bunch of money. Click above to see how an ordinary belt sander works well as a small, stationary edge…
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AUTOMOTIVE: Why It Makes Sense to Do Your Own Seasonal Tire Changes
Want to feel better about yourself and life? Try changing your own tires. I’ve found that this common seasonal chore for people living in places that get winter brings all these benefits and more. After falling out of favour for…
