DOWEL JOINERY: Why It’s Easy to Love This Great Woodworking Technique
Dowel joints are one of the easiest, strongest and more versatile way to connect wood parts. Read Steve’s quick-start guide on how to succeed with dowel joints
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BRUSHLESS MOTORS: Understanding the Current Evolution in Cordless Power Tools
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of brushless technology in cordless power tools.
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How to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire in 10 Minutes
Watch this week’s how-to video and learn:
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Drilling Metal With a Hand Drill: An Amazing Scissor Jack Trick
If you ever have to drill holes in the underside of a vehicle frame, you know how hard it is to get the job done with only a hand drill when installing a trailer hitch or doing a frame repair….
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3 Cordless Power Tools That Make DIY Work Easier
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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Practical Ways To Keep Essential Items Accessible During Outdoor Projects
Tools and materials are not all what outdoor projects need. When you are working on a fence, garden plot, or shed in your backyard whether to repair something or spruce it up a bit you will want the right tools…
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How to Polish Brass: The Important First Step Most People Miss
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings keep brass looking good for longer, but the lacquer needs to be removed to allow polishing, as you’ll see from…
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How to Choose the Best Deck Fasteners for Long-Lasting Results
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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How to Build a Deck Foundation on Uneven Bedrock
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock. This is a common situation in many areas with lakes and cottages. I’ve had 35+ years figuring out the various…
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MIG Welding Thin Metal: How to Repair Small Broken Parts
Steve explains how a few minutes in the workshop makes things good happen.
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How to Stain Wood Properly: Get Rich, Even Colour Every Time
Click below for a six minute video where I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part of a complete online course I offer on WOOD FINISHING FOR BEGINNERS. Click below to learn more…
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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw: Faster, Easier & Better Results
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not since I discovered how fast and effective pro-grade electric saw chain sharpeners can be. Here at our country home on…
