INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two Videos!)
Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
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POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass-Smooth Results
Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood? The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of content, and you’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish with this simple wood finishing technique. More than 1,400,000 people…
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Finding The Best Pliers For Your Home Repair Projects
Whether you’re an avid DIY enthusiast or simply a homeowner who likes to be prepared, having a good set of pliers is essential for many home repairs and projects. However, with the wide variety of plier types and brands available…
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Making Shoes the Old Fashioned Way
My oldest daughter, Katherine, has the hands-on creative bug like me, and in her case it shows up in her interest in making historical leather shoes from scratch using the old methods. (She also makes and wears corsets, but that’s…
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INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
Table of Contents “How can I install a submersible pump in my household well?” If you’re asking this question, then this is the article for you. Read on for all the details. As far as I’ve seen, this is the most…
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5 Tips for Finishing Interior Wood
While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the results they’d hoped for. At least this is certainly the way it looks given all the emails I get about…
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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not since I discovered how fast and effective pro-grade electric saw chain sharpeners can be. Here at our country home on…
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HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful (with plans)
Want to build your own exterior door? Everything you need to get started is right here. Click to learn.
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique Hardware and Milk Paint
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below. Visit my woodworking shop as I introduce you to a tired, not-very-interesting pine chest that my wife, Mary, and I restored and enhanced. This overall…
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Should You Choose CNC Milling or 3D Printing for Your Home Business?
Do you have a home-based, small-scale manufacturing business in mind? Computer numeric controlled (CNC) milling is one option, and so is 3D printing. Both processes can happen with equipment you buy and operate on your own, or you can farm…
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12 DIY Projects That Can Substantially Enhance Home Values
Improving your home’s value doesn’t always require a massive renovations. Sometimes simple or semi-simple DIY projects can significantly boost your property’s appeal, worth, and saleability, as you’ll see. This article explores twelve projects, each offering a practical, cost-effective way to…
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DOWEL JOINERY: Why It’s Easy to Love This Great Woodworking Technique
Dowel joints are one of the easiest, strongest and more versatile way to connect wood parts. Read Steve’s quick-start guide on how to succeed with dowel joints
