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…
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…
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…
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
Steve explains how a few minutes in the workshop makes things good happen.
Watch and see the advantages offered by a tracksaw. Not many people know about these yet, but they should.
Have you ever thought of putting your practical skills to use professionally as a handyman? This article could be the start of a new and better life for yourself. In a world where specialized jobs and too much digital distractions…
Does your workshop feel cluttered and congested? Let’s face it, everyone with an active workshop struggles with the challenge of organizing tools, equipment, and other materials in practical yet effective ways, but there are ways to do better. In this…
Join me on a video tour of a vegetable garden plot that time forgot, see my favourite pole saw in action pruning trees, watch an extreme durability test of hard-surface flooring, and see answers to reader questions on deck cleaning,…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, walks homeowners through a do-it-yourself wooden floor protection staining process.
In this 30+ minutes episode, see a tractor-mounted wood chipper in action, learn the truth about building wrap, get a portable power station tour, learn a bit about MIG welding, and more. Click below to watch.
Online courses are now a permanent and growing part of the online world, and I’m looking for a few good people interested in earning money online helping me sell my courses to a wider audience. Could this be you? I’ve…