FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Read about Steve’s experiences using a simple, new method for staining and sealing wood.
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Four Ways to Make Renovations Feel Right
Ever notice how some indoor spaces feel great and others make you feel lousy? The difference comes down to a handful of things that aren’t immediately obvious, not even to some renovation professionals. That’s where knowing about four simple design strategies pay…
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How to Build a Second Income Stream by Owning a Service-Based Franchise
Let me ask you a question. If your salary stopped tomorrow, how many months could you cover the mortgage, the school fees, and the grocery bill before things got tight? For most working professionals, the honest answer is three to…
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WORKBENCH PLANS: Download First-Class Design & Instructions for Free
If you don’t have a workbench somewhere around your home, you should change that. You’ll never find a simpler, more economical source of mental health and household well-being. Having a proper place to fix and make things is so helpful….
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VEHICLE WORK: Trick For Drilling Holes Under a Vehicle
If you’ve ever had to drill into a vehicle frame or other heavy steel with a hand-held drill, you’ll want to see this trick in action. This might be because you’re adding a trailer hitch or some other accessory, or…
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ECONOMICAL HEATING: A Tour of My Outdoor Wood Boiler
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines the benefits of an outdoor wood furnace as an alternative heating option thats energy efficient.
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Portable Power Stations Deliver Backup Electricity Without Fuel & Fumes
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for household backup during a blackout, or for power needs beyond reach of an electrical outlet. All this is changing with something…
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“What’s the Best Way to Fix My Leaky, Wet, Useless Cold Room?”
I often get email questions from homeowners who want to make their basement cold room work like it should. Here’s my typical answer, with downloadable plans for adjustments . . . does this situation sound familiar to you? Question: What…
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WINDOW & DOOR TRIM: A Faster, Easier & Better Way to Install It
Faster, neater window trim and molding installation with joints that never open up. These are the advantages of trim frames, and it’s an approach that’s easier and better than ever. I’ve never seen anyone but me work like this, but I…
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METALWORKING: See The Simplest, Easiest Welding Process in Action
Have you ever wanted to weld? It’s a powerful home workshop skill and MIG welding is the simplest of all welding processes to learn. I weld all the time here in my home shop and I can’t begin to count…
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SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Watch a Detailed Troubleshooting & Installation Video
In this week’s video episode, see a weird water well pump failure issue, watch a real-world troubleshooting procedure for discovering the problem, see the installation of a new submersible water pump and more . . .
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MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Homebuilding Choice
If you’re planning to build a new house or major addition, I’d like to make the case for masonry. It could be used in more places than it is now, and there are good reasons for this. But first, let…
