BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
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How to Make Small Logs Into Lumber Without a Sawmill
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have many tools, and I don’t have any way to bring the log to a sawmill, but I’d really like to…
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Why Hearing Protection Matters for Lawn Care, Woodworking, and DIY Projects
A Saturday spent improving the yard can become noisy before the first cup of coffee has gone cold. The mower starts, followed by the trimmer, leaf blower, pressure washer, or chainsaw. Move indoors, and the sound may continue with a…
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“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-End Wood Without the Cost
Some people are purists about the materials in their home, and I’m one of them. This is especially true when it comes to wood in general and interior wood in particular. Fake wood usually irritates me on a deep, philosophical…
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How to Cut Wooden Wedges on a Table Saw
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a rant about the sorry state of manual common sense in the world; a tour of some old tools and a century-old metal name stamp
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INSTANT GLUE SUPREME: See Some of the Good Stuff in Action
In this video, see different types of cyanoacrylate instant glues; watch how glue accelerator can make instant glue more instant; learn how high-viscosity instant glue is great for tough repairs; see two tricky, real-world repairs completed with instant glue
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PICKUP TRUCK EXTENDER: “Big Bed” Stands the Test of Time
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, sheds light on a new rural Canadian invention, Seg-Ins Big Bed, a truck extention that improves cargo capacity.
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Essential Tools Every Homeowner Should Own Before Tackling DIY Repairs
Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall to putting together Ikea furniture is something we all have to deal with sooner or later. A full toolkit allows…
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WOODWORKING: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood & Particleboard
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face. Click for a video lesson on how to apply solid wood edging like a pro.
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How to Make Your Own Stair Railing With a Router
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
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BUYING A JIGSAW: “Would a New Jigsaw Cut Better Than My Old One?”
Question from a subscriber: What should I look for when choosing a new jigsaw? I have an old corded model but it cuts slowly and the edges it creates are not always square. Would my old saw do better with…
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BARNDOMINIUMS: What You Need to Know About This Architectural Lifestyle Trend
It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if you could put some of those city aesthetics into something uniquely country? A barndominium is quickly becoming as popular as…
