Are you planning to have your basement finished? Perhaps you’ll be doing the work yourself? Let me give you five key points to keep in mind. I see people making errors like these all the time, and they keep on…
You want to sell your home quickly, without the hassle of repairs or endless showings. You’re tired of waiting for uncertain offers and dealing with complicated fees. It’s time for a stress-free, straightforward path forward. You’re seeking a solution that…
A garage can be a very useful space for your home, and the good thing is you can customize it to meet individual needs for storage, workshops, and hobbies. Adding more storage space and increasing the value of your house…
Woodworking is an art that requires precision, control, and a variety of tools. Among the tools needed in this field, the axe has become one of the most critical ones, designed in different forms and shapes based on the craftsman’s…
In this week’s video episode learn how to plane rough lumber by hand using a plane; use winding sticks to identify twists in a board and get rid of them; make wood smoother than the smoothest sand paper with no dust and noise.
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
Got some exterior asbestos wall shingles that need paint? Read how to do it safely and well right here.
Watch my video tour of a simple log table I built to handle extra-large blocks of firewood that are too heavy to lift onto a wood splitter. I got this idea from a friend of mine with a cutting table…
A while ago I heard from a reader named Mike about an article I wrote on the long-term shortage of skilled tradespeople in North America. The reality we’ve both observed is at least half a century old, and I hear about…
Woodworking tools and skills offer more than just the chance to create custom furniture and projects. It’s also your ticket to classic architectural details like this box newel stair railing. Popular in heritage homes from the 19th century, box newel railings…
Severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, and even heavy rainstorms, can wreak havoc on your home, and your roof is often the most vulnerable part. The aftermath of a storm can be chaotic and stressful, but taking the…