My friend and subscriber, Terry B., asked this question about the fireplace mantel he was building. That’s it above when completed: QUESTION: How can I get rid of residue left behind by wood filler? I’ve built a fireplace mantle out…
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building projects more fun and more productive than most others. If you’re thinking of tooling up to build your DIY skills,…
Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.
High-end tools are usually the cheapest option in the long run, even for non-professionals. I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few people seem to understand this fact. The problem is especially bad with do-it-yourselfers and their…
Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter. Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge to create things. It might have been a drawing or an old yogurt container turned into some sort of toy….
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from time to time. The jointer needs this more than most. Click above to see how I install and adjust fresh…
Buying power tools is one of those decisions where the cheapest choice can become expensive later. If you’re serious about improving your home, fixing vehicles, building things, or developing real workshop skills, bargain tools often become a bottleneck sooner than…
I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul, and tender loving care can go a long way in this regard. My F-150 pickup truck, for instance, is a 1990 model, and our family van is…
This video offers a technical tour of cordless drills. It’s part of my online course called Woodworking for Beginners. If you’ve always wondered what all those buttons and controls are for on a drill, this video is for you.
Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any homeowners know about.
Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on adjusting and using a bandsaw to resaw thick boards into thinner pieces. There’s more here than meets the eye, but…
Watch Steve show how to apply an astonishing smooth urethane finish on interior wood, without using a sprayer.