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    Workshop

    WOOD-FREE WOODWORKING: Composite Lumber for Fine Outdoor Projects

    BySteve Maxwell August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects.  Composite deck lumber can also be used for fine “woodworking”, despite the fact that it’s designed for outdoor use supporting deck chairs, barbecues and people relaxing. Even though I’ve worked with composites for more than ten years – including the construction of simple outdoor furniture – I didn’t realize the full potential of composites until I was asked to tackle an unusual project.

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    Home Interiors Workshop

    BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success

    BySteve Maxwell August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    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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    Lifestyle Outdoors

    CEDAR RAIL FARM FENCES: How They Tell the Story of Hope & Fear on Manitoulin Island

    BySteve Maxwell August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, maintains a tradition of cedar rail farm fences by continuing to use and upkeep them where he lives in Manitoulin.

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    Outdoors Workshop

    How to Make Small Logs Into Lumber Without a Sawmill

    BySteve Maxwell August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    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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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    Why Reliable Fiber Internet Is Now as Essential as Any Home Utility in 2026

    BySteve Maxwell August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Have you ever lost internet access for even a single afternoon and found yourself genuinely unsure how to get through the rest of the day? No streaming, no video calls, no smart home devices responding, not even a reliable way…

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    Outdoors Workshop

    Why Hearing Protection Matters for Lawn Care, Woodworking, and DIY Projects

    BySteve Maxwell August 4, 2026August 3, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    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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    Home Interiors Workshop

    “WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-End Wood Without the Cost

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    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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    Home Exteriors

    ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadian-Made System

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather? Is this ice causing problems? You might find this unique solution worthwhile. Many roofs form at least small amounts of ice during winter, but large and damaging…

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    Workshop

    How to Cut Wooden Wedges on a Table Saw

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    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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    Workshop

    INSTANT GLUE SUPREME: See Some of the Good Stuff in Action

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    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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    Lifestyle Outdoors Workshop

    PICKUP TRUCK EXTENDER: “Big Bed” Stands the Test of Time

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    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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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    CHOOSING WINDOWS: How to Find Today’s Best Models

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Steve Maxwell gives homeowners a clear view on features that matter when picking the very best windows for new building or renovation projects.

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