Welding & Metalworking
WELDING WEBINAR: Visit in My Shop for a Free, 53 Minute ...
Published on June 24th, 2022
Join me in my Manitoulin Island workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the home...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
SPADE BITS: A Simple & Undervalued Woodworking Tool
Published on June 17th, 2022
Article read time: 4 minutes Video watch time: 4:20 Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large...Continue Reading
Workshop
TAPE MEASURES: How to Choose a Good One
Published on June 10th, 2022
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy because it’s so useful for so many...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Garden Gateway: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Updated on June 10th, 2022
I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 25+ years, not the least of which is how fast 25 years goes by When I...Continue Reading
Workshop
Father’s Day Online Course Special 20% Off
Published on June 3rd, 2022
Back in 2007, I got the idea that online courses might be a popular way to provide value to my audience, and I was...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets
Published on June 3rd, 2022
I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 35+ years, and I can tell you all kinds of ways to waste...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
THE ANTIQUE PAINT LOOK: Watch and Learn About This Great...
Published on June 3rd, 2022
Milk paint and it's close cousin chalked paint are easy to like They're both safe, fast drying and when used in...Continue Reading
Workshop
Good Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Published on May 27th, 2022
The small, simple garage workshop has been the birthplace of many great things in the world I often think of this as...Continue Reading
Workshop
4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades
Published on May 18th, 2022
While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Learn About Forging Steel Right Here
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Forging metal is not a mainstream hobby, and it never will be That said, there are still thousands of people with a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results
Published on May 7th, 2022
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading
Workshop
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The #1 Most Important Wood Finish...
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you need to take to achieve a smooth, interior wood...Continue Reading