Article
How to Create a Pickled Wood Finish
Updated on June 4th, 2021
Fashions come and fashions go, but real beauty always comes back Pickled wood finishes are a case in point A...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Q&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox They never get wet and I keep the lid closed, but somehow...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Tips for Choosing a Cordless Drill
Updated on March 12th, 2021
Q: What kind of basic cordless drill do you suggest for home use I have a 12 volt model bought in 2010, but it’s not...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
Article
The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
Finishing
Finish Interior Wood Like a Pro
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sooner or later, most homeowners get the urge to finish or refinish interior wood It’s all part of home ownership...Continue Reading
Workshop
Cheap Tools Are Expensive
Updated on April 20th, 2019
Expensive tools are usually the cheapest option financially I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
VIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you think that handsaws are just useless relics from the past, think again I have many power saws in my workshop,...Continue Reading
Article
OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#15: HOW TO MAKE CRIMPED...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
This is video#15 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program for designing and...Continue Reading
Article
FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Faster, easier, less messy finishing and touch up of stain-grade trim and woodwork is what Minwax Finishing Cloths...Continue Reading
Article
VIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Updated on July 8th, 2021
A lot of readers ask me how to get professional wood finishing on interior wood surfaces, and the process is simpler...Continue Reading
Workshop
VIDEO HOW-TO: Sharpening a Spade Bit
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Spade bits are great for boring large holes in wood and plastic, and it’s easy to extend the life of a spade bit with...Continue Reading