A subscriber asked me: “Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What…
Got a crack in your concrete basement wall? Filling the gap is only part of the job. A good repair also needs to resist future movement, not just hide the damage. In this project I tested the DRICORE Pro Concrete…
Key Takeaways What Makes Cottage Insulation Different from House Insulation? A seasonal cottage often begins life with very different assumptions than a full-time home. It may be built for summer comfort, not for long stretches of sub-zero weather. That means…
Building a table seems simple until the top starts causing trouble. Board alignment, glue-up strategy, sanding technique and finish choice all affect whether your table ends up flat, durable and attractive – or not. Here’s how you can avoid trouble…
Key Takeaways What is beauty, exactly? It is one of the most important things in life, yet one of the hardest to define. Most people know beauty when they see it, hear it, or feel its presence, but putting it…
Learn whether drywall should be installed vertically or horizontally in a basement, why horizontal hanging is usually better, and how to improve soundproofing and moisture resistance. Key Takeaways Should drywall be installed vertically or horizontally in a basement? In most…
Key Takeaways Can a MIG welder work from a regular 110 volt outlet? If your shop only has standard household power, the good news is yes. In my experience a 110 volt MIG welder can handle many light welding jobs…
Have you ever been on a workshop date? Let Steve tell you about the workshop dates that he and his wife Mary do, and what they’ve made together on their last one.
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about three very useful families of router bit profiles for woodworking.
Learning to dry wood is one of the most important woodworking skills. Success depends on understanding what’s going on when wood dries, and how to make it happen reliably. Every woodworker needs to know this if they want to avoid disappointment.
Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air movement and condensation. I’ve built a number over the years, and my writing office is under the roof you see…
Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all kinds, and detail sanders are tools I’ve come to rely on for this kind of work. Also called multitools these days because they can also cut and grind, detail sanders are not for stripping back large expanses of bare wood.