Have you ever picked up a piece of lumber, run your hand over it, and declared it dry, only to watch it warp or gap weeks after you built something with it? Wood has a way of looking and feeling…
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber can also be used for fine “woodworking”, despite the fact that it’s designed for outdoor use supporting deck chairs, barbecues and people relaxing. Even though I’ve worked with composites for more than ten years – including the construction of simple outdoor furniture – I didn’t realize the full potential of composites until I was asked to tackle an unusual project.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have many tools, and I don’t have any way to bring the log to a sawmill, but I’d really like to…
A Saturday spent improving the yard can become noisy before the first cup of coffee has gone cold. The mower starts, followed by the trimmer, leaf blower, pressure washer, or chainsaw. Move indoors, and the sound may continue with a…
Some people are purists about the materials in their home, and I’m one of them. This is especially true when it comes to wood in general and interior wood in particular. Fake wood usually irritates me on a deep, philosophical…
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a rant about the sorry state of manual common sense in the world; a tour of some old tools and a century-old metal name stamp
In this video, see different types of cyanoacrylate instant glues; watch how glue accelerator can make instant glue more instant; learn how high-viscosity instant glue is great for tough repairs; see two tricky, real-world repairs completed with instant glue
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, sheds light on a new rural Canadian invention, Seg-Ins Big Bed, a truck extention that improves cargo capacity.
Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall to putting together Ikea furniture is something we all have to deal with sooner or later. A full toolkit allows…
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face. Click for a video lesson on how to apply solid wood edging like a pro.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.