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Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’re planning to build a deck, dock or shed, there’s a $20 tool you need to know about There it is upside...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Brushless motors are showing up more and more in cordless tools these days and that's a good thing Watch the video...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you're planning to build a deck, dock, gazebo, swing set, mailbox post, clothesline stand or any other wooden...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Almost 20 years ago a friend of mine told me about a kind of outdoor wood finish you only ever had to apply once I'd...Continue Reading
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VIDEO COURSE: Quickly Hone Tools So They’re Sharpe...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
More than 30 years ago I perfected a technique for sharpening tools with an electric buffing wheel that's faster and...Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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