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.
Question from a subscriber: What should I look for when choosing a new jigsaw? I have an old corded model but it cuts slowly and the edges it creates are not always square. Would my old saw do better with…
It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if you could put some of those city aesthetics into something uniquely country? A barndominium is quickly becoming as popular as…
Ever wanted to learn welding? Having the ability to permanently join pieces of metal together has many potential uses, and MIG welding is the easiest welding processes to learn. Keep reading for the most in-depth look at the MIG welding…
In this video (4 minutes) learn how to use plumbing anti-freeze to protect a pressure washer against freezing & damage; use a funnel & short length of hose to get the anti-freeze where it needs to be; see how every pressure washer always has a place to add anti-freeze.
Want to boost pollinators in your garden? Encourage mason bees with this simple but effective DIY project. Click here or the image below to download full plans and instructions for free. Scroll further down for a video tour of the…
Want to see a powerful tool in action? Check out this air nailer that can drive fasteners through steel and into concrete.
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
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.
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…
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…