Finishing
SANDING WOOD: See Four Kinds of Sanders and How They Wor...
Published on July 12th, 2024
Everyone likes silky-smooth wood surfaces, and sanders devoted to making this happen are now much better and more...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
CORDLESS MITRE SAWS: The Near-Perfect Tool for DIY Work
Published on July 12th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 15 1/2 minutes The country where I live, Canada, has some of...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
HAND-HELD PROPANE TORCHES: See Why I Like This Model
Published on July 12th, 2024
Hand-held torches are one of the handiest tools to have in the shop, and that’s why I’ve made it my business to...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
HOLE SAW VS. STEEL: Watch What This Tool Does to 3/4R...
Published on July 9th, 2024
Video watch time = 5 1/2 minutes Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way That's the case with a hole...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Chances are good that if you’re interested in making your home a better place, a...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good Wood Without the Guilt
Published on July 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes If you're concerned about where our wood for projects and renovations come from, I've...Continue Reading
Finishing
PAINT THAT DOESN’T PEEL!: My Experiences With Allb...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes I think I may have discovered the most durable and pleasant to use exterior paint in...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
My 3 Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Published on July 5th, 2024
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at Choosing the right...Continue Reading
Finishing
CHALKED PAINT: Delivers Classic Looks, Enduring Beauty &...
Published on July 5th, 2024
Want to create an attractive, distressed finish on furniture and interior woodwork Chalked paint is one of the most...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WIDE BOARDS: Can You Use Them Safely for Woodworking Pro...
Updated on July 3rd, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Wide boards can be impressive to look at, but some of us (me included) were...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Hand Saws Saw Way Better than DIY-ers Often Think
Updated on July 3rd, 2024
No matter how fancy power tools get, there will always be a legitimate place for hand tools in construction, DIY and...Continue Reading
Finishing
How to Mix Stain & Paint With a Drill
Published on June 27th, 2024
Some finishing liquids such as stains and paints need to be mixed throughly after storage and before use Mixing by...Continue Reading