Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results
Published on October 20th, 2023
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#1: POWER SYSTEM TOUR
Updated on June 22nd, 2021
This is video#1 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program for designing and...Continue Reading
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the last few decades, most people don’t...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
VIDEO FEATURE: Double Life of Wooden Deck Plans
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Naturally, if you're building from deck plans, you want that new deck to last as long as possible before rot sets in...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
RABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodwo...
Published on April 12th, 2024
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for anything other...Continue Reading
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COVID-19 SANITY STRATEGY: Make More Household Living Hap...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When COVID lockdowns first appeared in early 2020, the weather was getting warmer in a lot of areas, providing at least...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
How to Build a Workshop Utility Cart: Video Tour, Free P...
Updated on May 2nd, 2024
Reading Time = 6 minutes Video Watch Time = 7 minutes Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
BUILD YOUR OWN TINY HOME: Plans, Videos & Money-Bac...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed about building your own tiny home, or having a professional build one for you Imagine a cozy,...Continue Reading
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Basement Finishing Guide
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Here are a collection of basement finishing tips from Steve Maxwell that can prevent common problems like mold and...Continue Reading
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WORRIED ABOUT YOUR FOOD SUPPLY?: Discounted Course Packa...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 3Apr2020 + 4 bonus course modules + 19% discount code: Have you ever stopped to think how vulnerable you...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sometimes the journey of becoming a skilled woodworker takes you down paths that didn’t seem important at...Continue Reading
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Finish Your Deck in 3 Successful Steps
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Almost everyone who puts up a new wooden deck is inevitably offered a range of information from friendly, well-meaning...Continue Reading