Chalked paint and it’s close cousin milk paint are easy to like. They’re both safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way they deliver a kind of vintage beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted…
Table saws are great woodworking tools, but you need to understand safety procedures and put them into practice. Click below for an 11 minute video tutorial on the basics of operating a table saw safely.
Click below to learn what orbital blade action is in jigsaws, and why it’s a feature that delivers great value when used properly. I made this video a while back, but it’s still 100% relevant today.
Watch me prepare steel legs for the 42×80 foot Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. This is one in a series of videos about this big project.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his do-it-yourself tips on how to create the optimal garage.
If you’re a workshop kind of person, then a simple MIG welder and the ability to use it can open a whole range of creative possibilities. I use my welder all the time, including for my latest project, a toolbox…
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they’re useful in ways that other bits aren’t. And though every hardware store in the civilized world sells spade bits, I find that few people…
Wood is a beautiful home feature, but it’s only as good as the finish that’s applied to it. And truth be told, a lot of people have trouble putting a simple, smooth, effective finish on interior wood. I know because…
In theory, I suppose it’s possible to live without tools in your life, but why would you want to? So many of today’s home maintenance and fix-up jobs are a snap to complete with just a few basics, and the…
Four key tool managing tips from the Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, to help you get the most from your power saws.
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident and creative with DIY and workshop projects? This has always been something that interested me from boyhood, and it’s still…
If you’re looking for portable electric power for camping, power tool use away from the grid, or for sensitive electronics, there’s a significant evolution in generator technology that you should know about. It has to do with advances in a…