Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to homeowners about how to build a safe and fun wooden play area for children on their back lawn.
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Four Tactics for Better Backyard Projects
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives four of his top tips for outdoor woodworking projects.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Another Way to Finish Outdoor Wood
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, demonstrates Eco Wood Treatment, a Canadian wood treatment product that works wonders on lumber.
Continue ReadingHow to Properly Store your Lumber
Steve Maxwell explains how to properly store your lumber until you’re ready to use it. Proper storage will prevent damage from humidity and mold.
Continue ReadingHANDS-ON VIDEO: Simple Outdoor Timberframing Tips
Ever wanted to build a great clothesline post? Or how about a mailbox stand? Watch this video and learn tricks for using 6×6 and 8×8 timbers for outdoor projects. Suitable for beginners, these tips make a huge difference.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Wood Grain Improves Your Woodworking
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to select wood grain depending on how lumber was sawn from the tree.
Continue ReadingTECH ARTICLE: Incorporate Timbers Into Building Projects
Read Steve’s three unconventional methods for incorporating timbers into home renovation and building projects.
Continue ReadingFive Tips for Rough Lumber Success
Check out five handy tips from Steve Maxwell for great mill-it-yourself lumber. Tips you’ll never find in your thickness planer instruction manual.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: 4 Most Important Wood Drying Tips for Your Next Project
Learning to dry wood is one of the most important woodworking skills. Success depends on understanding what’s going on when wood dries, and how to make it happen reliably. Every woodworker needs to know this if they want to avoid disappointment.
Continue ReadingCanadian Hardware Brings Timber Into View
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains an alternative lumber framing method called Timberlinx.
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