Workshop
Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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Building a Fabric Structure: What I Learned (Before You Buy One)
Fabric structure buildings have become a popular option for barns, equipment storage, workshops and agricultural buildings. Compared with traditional framed…
WOOD THICKNESS PLANERS: Tips for Choosing and Maintaining One
Wood thickness planers are one of the most useful machines in any home workshop. They turn rough lumber into smooth,…
What a Wood Moisture Meter Tells You That Your Eyes Simply Cannot Detect
Have you ever picked up a piece of lumber, run your hand over it, and declared it dry, only to…
WOOD-FREE WOODWORKING: Composite Lumber for Fine Outdoor Projects
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber…
BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
WOODWORKING: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood & Particleboard
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face…
How to Make Your Own Stair Railing With a Router
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
BUYING A JIGSAW: “Would a New Jigsaw Cut Better Than My Old One?”
Question from a subscriber: What should I look for when choosing a new jigsaw? I have an old corded model…
BARNDOMINIUMS: What You Need to Know About This Architectural Lifestyle Trend
It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if…
MIG WELDING FOR DUMMIES: Complete Answers to the Most Popular Q&As
Ever wanted to learn welding? Having the ability to permanently join pieces of metal together has many potential uses, and…
WINTERIZE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER: Fast, Easy, Reliable Method
In this video (4 minutes) learn how to use plumbing anti-freeze to protect a pressure washer against freezing & damage;…
How to Build a Mason Bee House: Plans, Instructions & Video Tour
Want to boost pollinators in your garden? Encourage mason bees with this simple but effective DIY project. Click here or…
VIDEO FEATURE: Air Nailer Shoots Through Steel (and into concrete)
Want to see a powerful tool in action? Check out this air nailer that can drive fasteners through steel and…
DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
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