Updated on July 5th, 2021
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Watch the first part of our project building a staircase to fit a small space. The work involves steel and here’s one way we cut it precisely using a carbide blade.
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Click for a tour of heated jacket technology. Cordless tool batteries make it easier to stay warm and enjoy winter. It’s like an electric blanket you wear.
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Click to see two machines that cost the same to buy – $3500 each – but deliver very different values: a new 11 hp snow blower and an old 60 hp loader tractor.
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Make your own staircase hand rail? Sure thing. Watch my 2009 video on how I mill some of the fanciest hand rail stock around using a router.
Chances are that you've never experienced a properly functioning hand plane. It takes a little effort tweaking and sharpening, but the results are very worthwhile, as you'll see.

Crown molding is a powerful way to improve the look of your home, and here's the place to get tricks and tips for installing crown molding with skill.

Looking to learn how to work with wood and don't know where to start? My DIYUniversity Course on woodworking for beginners is the best place online to learn a new skill and develop good working habits that will save you time and energy down the line.

Learn what you need to know to setup your own off-grid energy source with these tried and tested plans.

Welding isn't just for the pros, you can learn along with Steve Maxwell everything you need for home workshop welding.
