DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
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WOODWORKING: 3 Little-Used Router Bits & The Trim Profiles They Make
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can make a house shine.
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5 Top Aluminum Profile Suppliers in the US for 2026
Sourcing aluminum profiles sounds straightforward until you’re three weeks into a project and your supplier can’t hold tolerances or match alloy specs batch to batch. Aluminum Profile Suppliers vary wildly in what they actually deliver, and the gap between a…
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DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furniture & Projects
Drying your own wood for projects can take a long time or a short time. It all depends on how you do it. Read on for critical details learned over my 35+ years of woodworking. Drying lumber properly is one…
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CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help You Buy Optimally
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps DIY-ers make the decision of which saw power tool is best suited for their home projects and renovations.
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Why Craftsmanship Matters
We’ve all heard the word “craftsmanship”, but it’s one of those terms that needs more clarity if the idea is to be of any use. I’ve thought a lot about this, and perhaps the ideas you’ll read here will prove…
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RECIPROCATING SAWS: Why These Power Tools Are So Useful
If you’ve got home renovations on your to-do list (and maybe even auto repairs), then you should probably know more about reciprocating saws. Professionals use them all the time for gutting old spaces, and you should too if you plan…
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HOW TO BUILD SAWHORSES: Building Plans & Video Tour
Want to build some good, old-fashioned wooden saw horses? Watch the video above to see how I do it. Downloadable, printable plans are below. This video and the plans are part of my Woodworking for Beginners online course. Click below…
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MIG WELDER BASICS: See How the World’s Easiest-to-Use Welder Works
MIG welders are the easiest of all welding equipment to use, and there are plenty of great DIY-grade machines on the market. See for yourself in the video above. It’s one of many video tutorials that make up my online…
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5 Woodworking Tips to Boost Your Efficiency
One great thing about woodworking is that you can work smart and create a great deal of beauty. However, even with all the right tools and materials at your disposal, there are some things you can do to increase your…
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Oregon Chainsaw Sharpener: Fast Sharpening With PowerSharp
Chainsaw sharpening is one of those skills that separates pleasant cutting from frustration. A sharp chain pulls itself into the wood, throws real chips and makes the saw feel powerful. A dull chain makes smoke, dust, heat and hard work….
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“How Can I Stop My Tools From Rusting In My Garage Workshop?”
How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox? Read on for Steve’s advice.
