DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners & Carelessness Can Lead to Unnecessary Calamity
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how a contractor cutting costs and corners can snowball into disasters with one basement as an example.
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Traditional, Solid Wood Frame-and-Panel Doors and Cabinets
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…
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VIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
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.
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FLUSH TRIM ROUTER BITS: A Powerful Option for Precision Woodworking
Watch my video from a few years ago on the amazing results you can get with a flush trimming router bit.
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8 Basic DIY Tools, Shopping List & Buying Links
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…
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Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear Review
If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become significantly more difficult to get good results. As government regulations squeeze excellent urethanes out of existence, they’re being replaced by fast-drying, low-VOC…
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Top 5 Features to Look for in an Electric Walkie Pallet Jack
If you need to transport and mobilize heavy loads from one side of your facility to another, a pallet jack is the prime tool to get the job done. With a capacity of up to 4,500 pounds, a pallet jack…
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ROUTER-MILLED MOLDING: Make Your Own Interior Trim & Save $$$
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…
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How to Create Accurate Home Floor Plans with Modern Tools
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…
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Dowel Joint Strength Stress Test
Watch me conduct a stress test on a dowel joint in soft wood. Dowel joints are strong, but let’s see just how strong.
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When Do I Need a Contractor, and When Is DIY Okay?
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…
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Wheelchair Ramp Video Guide
This video provides an overview of technical issues. It’s what you need to understand to get a safe and effective wheelchair ramp.
