Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A: Smoother Cuts With a Chopsaw
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Why do my chopsaw cuts bind I’m building the workbench you offered free plans for a while back, and some of the...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
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
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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
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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
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
HANDS-ON VIDEO: Simple Outdoor Timberframing Tips
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click and watch how Steve Maxwell uses simple tools to make outdoor timber frame projects look great The details you...Continue Reading
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$4000 Cabin plan? Not so fast!
Updated on May 17th, 2022
BUILD THIS CABIN FOR $4000$6000! More Free Plans Download: Workbench Construction Plans Build a Hoop House...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
VIDEO FEATURE: Silky-Smooth Wood Varnish Finishing
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Most people who attempt to finish wood at home with urethane or varnish eventually resign themselves to rough, bumpy,...Continue Reading