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…
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…
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…
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,…