CEDAR RAIL FARM FENCES: How They Tell the Story of Hope & Fear on Manitoulin Island
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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How to Make Small Logs Into Lumber Without a Sawmill
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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Why Reliable Fiber Internet Is Now as Essential as Any Home Utility in 2026
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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Why Hearing Protection Matters for Lawn Care, Woodworking, and DIY Projects
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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“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-End Wood Without the Cost
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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ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadian-Made System
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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How to Cut Wooden Wedges on a Table Saw
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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INSTANT GLUE SUPREME: See Some of the Good Stuff in Action
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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PICKUP TRUCK EXTENDER: “Big Bed” Stands the Test of Time
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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CHOOSING WINDOWS: How to Find Today’s Best Models
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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Essential Tools Every Homeowner Should Own Before Tackling DIY Repairs
Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall to putting together Ikea furniture is something we all have to deal with sooner or later. A full toolkit allows…
