You definitely don’t want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that’s why you need to watch the video above. I use some kind of air nailer often, and the particular safety precaution you’ll see here…
The kind of warp you see here is the sort of thing you want to get rid of while a project is being built, not after. This is why I’ve found working incrementally useful, allowing drying time to happen between…
Watch and learn all about the different types of circular saw blades, and when to use them for different tasks.
Electric random orbit sanders got popular about 25 years ago, and they’re still a great option for some kinds of sanding. Some, but definitely not all. There are different types of random orbit sanders, so you need a bit of information…
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on the property. Click above to watch the main steel body of this stair project coming together with welded treads. It’s…
Face frames are parts on traditional cabinets that surround door and drawer openings, and sanding them so the joints are smooth and flat is a tricky but key woodworking skill. The narrow pieces of wood that you see running horizontally…
Choosing the right contractor or builder is a critical step in turning your dream home into a reality. Whether you’re building from scratch or considering ready built homes, partnering with a trustworthy and reliable builder is essential. Unfortunately, not all…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how a contractor cutting costs and corners can snowball into disasters with one basement as an example.
This video shows how traditional, solid wood frame and panel doors work. This video is part of my online course, BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS. Click above to see how frame-and-panel assemblies work and why they do more…
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching the interior wood finishing video right here. Simple techniques with simple supplies are all you need.
Watch my video from a few years ago on the amazing results you can get with a flush trimming router bit.
Looking to become competent with basic DIY work around your house? Here are some suggested options with buying links for beginner tools I recommend. This is just a start, but it’s a start in the right direction. Got questions about…