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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on November 6th, 2020
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Updated on November 6th, 2020
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware Click below to watch...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 2 of 4: Watch the Revival Continue
Updated on November 6th, 2020
This is part 2 of 4 on my video series about restoring and improving an old an somewhat boring pine chest Click here...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique Hardware and Milk Paint
Updated on November 6th, 2020
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”
Updated on November 7th, 2020
QUESTION (+ video below): I'm planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom...Continue Reading
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COTTAGE HEATING: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During Winter?”
Updated on November 7th, 2020
Q: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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ENJOY YOUR LIFE MORE: Why You Need to Love Getting “Outdoor Tired”
Updated on November 7th, 2020
As I was growing up in the suburban town of Richmond Hill, Canada in the 1970s, the municipal government in charge of...Continue Reading
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GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Updated on November 6th, 2020
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading
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GOT WET WINTER WINDOWS? Dry Them Up With This Free Downloadable Guide
Updated on November 7th, 2020
If you live in a climate that gets cold in winter, then your windows might give you grief when temperatures start to...Continue Reading
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BRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Make This Classy Connection
Updated on October 30th, 2020
There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but I'd bet you haven't used this one before Brass pin joints used to be...Continue Reading