Learning & How-To
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Article
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Free Plans to Build Your Own Workbench
Updated on September 14th, 2021
If you don’t have a workbench somewhere in your home, you should fix that problem with the free workbench plans here...Continue Reading