Workshop

QUESTION: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I…

My friend and subscriber, Terry B., asked this question about the fireplace mantel he was building. That’s it above when…

In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building…

Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the…

High-end tools are usually the cheapest option in the long run, even for non-professionals. I know this sounds strange, and…

Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter. Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge…

Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from…

Buying power tools is one of those decisions where the cheapest choice can become expensive later. If you’re serious about…

I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul, and tender loving care can go a…

This video offers a technical tour of cordless drills. It’s part of my online course called Woodworking for Beginners. If…

Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any…

Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on…

Watch Steve show how to apply an astonishing smooth urethane finish on interior wood, without using a sprayer.

Fabric structure buildings have become a popular option for barns, equipment storage, workshops and agricultural buildings. Compared with traditional framed…

Wood thickness planers are one of the most useful machines in any home workshop. They turn rough lumber into smooth,…

Have you ever picked up a piece of lumber, run your hand over it, and declared it dry, only to…

Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects.  Composite deck lumber…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.

Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have…

A Saturday spent improving the yard can become noisy before the first cup of coffee has gone cold. The mower…

Some people are purists about the materials in their home, and I’m one of them. This is especially true when…