I’m thinking about using a kerosene heater to warm things up in my garage workshop. Are these safe to use in a space where I plan to do sanding and finishing? I’m concerned about dust and fumes. I’ve been working…

How should a beginner set up a home woodworking shop given a $1000 initial budget? What tools make sense to buy first? My approach to equipping a workshop is different than most. Although many of us have to start small…

Where can I find the Bulldog Grip polyurethane caulking you’ve recommended many times? We’ve got full southerly exposure at the back of our house, and any caulking I’ve used on the windows and doors just bubbles and fails quickly. No…

We live in a 3-year old house, a bungalow with an open floor plan. It’s divided down the middle by a wall and several sets of pillars. We’ve been in the house for three winters now, and every year the…

What’s the best way to repair damaged areas of veneer on an old piano I’m restoring? I don’t want to replace the veneer or install new pieces, so that leaves me with filling. What filler will accept stain and match…

  Q: What’s the best circular saw for building furniture? I’m a newbie woodworker, my budget is tight but I’m already addicted to the craft. A: I’m glad to hear you want to build furniture. My own interest in this began…

Where can I find a really large chamfer bit for a router? You’ve written about 2 1/2” diameter bits used to make outdoor wood structures look better, but all I can find is 2 1/4”. Chamfering is a fancy word…

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, believes each new generation of cordless power tools brings us one step closer to perfection.

A rave review from Steve Maxwell on a tool which makes it possible to easily renew your home’s upholstery with surprising ease and economy.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks tools touching on impact drivers and third generation lithium-ion batteries.