Want to get serious about your chainsaw sharpening skills? Watch the video below, then scroll down to get a free PDF sharpening guide. If you’re serious about making firewood a part of your life, then you might want to learn…
It’s never been easier to make great things happen with a router, and making your own crown moulding is a case in point. Special router bits allow you to mill your own crown profiles up to 5 1/2” wide, starting from…
Cast iron radiators aren’t something most people think about when considering a new heating system. In fact, old-time radiators in existing buildings are often looked at with disdain, ripped out and replaced because they’re obviously “inefficient”. But the fact is,…
Back in 1987, I worked in a cabinet shop called Whipple Tree Kitchens. It was a small place with 5 or 6 of us making solid wood kitchen cabinets for people who wanted more than just the usual melamine boxes….
Whether you buy wooden trim or make it yourself, sanding trim before finishing definitely improves results. The problem is that sanding trim by hand takes a lot longer than seems reasonable. That’s where something called a sanding mop can help. I…
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If you’ve always wanted to build your own off-grid solar & wind energy system, then you can save money on training because of a guy named Cary R. Back in August I got an email from him. He was putting…
Woodworking success often depends on boards that are flat, true and square. The jointer is the tool that creates these essential conditions. Watch and see how to use a jointer properly.
Ever wonder if the new breed of brushless tools really are better than brush-style cordless tools? Watch this video to see a heavy-duty test in action.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, demonstrates Eco Wood Treatment, a Canadian wood treatment product that works wonders on lumber.
Watch and see how Steve revived a hopelessly clogged septic system without replacing it. Faster, cheaper and less disruptive than the usual methods, as you’ll see.