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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 March 13th, 2021
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
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BARNACLES OF BELIEF: How the Truth & Simplicity of Faith Gets Obscured
Updated on October 30th, 2020
Earlier this year I published a six-article series on life, death and some of the things in between In 30+ years of...Continue Reading
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IMPACT DRIVERS: Meet the Quietest Model in the World
Updated on October 31st, 2020
Impact drivers are a much better way to drive wood screws and sheet metal screws than cordless drills, and in 2002...Continue Reading
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HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Before you get started be sure to check out the heat recovery ventilator Q&A section at the end of this article...Continue Reading
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REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results
Updated on February 15th, 2021
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading