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UPDATED 13Jun2019: Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of...Continue Reading
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TECH TIP: Two Ways to Finish Outdoor Wood
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Finishing wooden decks, fences, outdoor furniture, picnic tables and gazebos is not as simple as it looks, and too...Continue Reading
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Gluing pieces of solid wood together edge-to-edge to make wide panels is a routine part of woodworking, but boards...Continue Reading
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How to Properly Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade
Updated on July 8th, 2021
With fall coming up, hands-on Canadians everywhere will be firing up their chainsaws for tree trimming and...Continue Reading
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Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries and brushless motors come together to boost cordless tool power-to-size ratios to new...Continue Reading
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Some call it a Mitre Saw others a Chop Saw: How to Buy t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you could have only one power tool to help with home renovations, a mitre saw is the one to choose It’s the...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
When I heard that Irwin was coming out with a new line of hand-held levels, I wondered why The world has enjoyed lots...Continue Reading
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Updated on January 21st, 2022
Ryobi has long aimed at delivering good tools at great prices, and they’ve hit that bullseye most times for more than...Continue Reading
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MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw I'll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an...Continue Reading
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Ca...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I f...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading