A router table lets you make your own molding and trim to your specifications, and you’ll save a tons of money compared with buying ready-made trim. You can also choose the type of wood you’re using, instead of just using…
Gone are the days of relying solely on hand-drawn sketches and rough measurements. Today, we have advanced tools like 360 LiDAR cameras and intuitive software solutions that empower homeowners and help them create detailed and accurate renovation floor plans. This…
Watch me conduct a stress test on a dowel joint in soft wood. Dowel joints are strong, but let’s see just how strong.
Home improvement projects can either be rewarding or challenging activities, but one question does seem to pop up: do it yourself or professional contractor? Make the right decision, and you can save time, money, and headaches. While many smaller projects…
This video provides an overview of technical issues. It’s what you need to understand to get a safe and effective wheelchair ramp.
Concrete, brick, and stone play large roles in home building and renovations. Steve Maxwell gives a few key strategies on fastening objects to masonry.
Workshop Skills Q&A Question: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What…
Every workshop, garage or job site, requires a certain order to run things as they ought to be run. For tool organization, one of the most efficient solutions is a tool cart. A tool cart is a wheeled storage unit…
If you’re gearing up for deck building, constructing a dock, picnic table, gazebo or verandah, you should know how much hand-held circular saws have improved. The best cordless models these days are every bit as effective as corded circular saws,…
Sap oozing from softwood lumber beams is a perennial problem, especially with thick wood in sunny locations. Stain blocking primer is worth a try, but periodic scraping and rubbing with turpentine is the best option for removal. Sap from softwoods…
Steve explains an under-appreciated option for finishing interior wood using a mixture of oil and varnish.
A table saw is a great woodworking tool, but you need to use it right to avoid serious injury. The video above explains a hidden danger that new woodworkers may be completely unaware of.