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Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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5 Ways to Give Your Garage a Fresh Look
A garage can be a very useful space for your home, and the good thing is you can customize it…
PLANING LUMBER BY HAND: See this simple but effective technique in action
In this week’s video episode learn how to plane rough lumber by hand using a plane; use winding sticks to…
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you…
“How can I protect tools against rust?”
Video Watch Time = 7 minutes Question: My husband and I store power tools, hand tools and garden…
WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough…
BAILEY LINE LIFE: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, Tapping Threads in Steel & More
Click above to watch some of the kind if things that happen here at the end of Bailey Line Road…
REFINISHING WOODWORK: Tips for Getting Great Results
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way starting…
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below? You’ll find a download link further along in the…
GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value. That’s the case with an operation called “kerfing”. Click…
Built-In Storage Cabinets Can Improve Household Organization
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the technical possibilities behind DIY built-in storage cabinet options.
BRUSHLESS MOTORS: Understanding the Current Evolution in Cordless Power Tools
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of brushless technology in cordless power tools.
5 Simple Tools Beginners Always Overlook
Tools are at the heart of DIY and woodworking, and this video offers five of my favourite simple tools and…
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock…
Ryobi Delivers 25+ Years of Cordless Tool Battery Compatibility
Behind the design of every power tool there’s a group of people with a unique dynamic, and it’s this unique…
“How Can I Get Rid of the Insects Eating the Wood In My Shop?”
Question: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in…
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher…
WATERBASED URETHANE: Apply It So It Actually Looks Great
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply…
CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines three types of tablesaws and a new innovation thatll bring the power tool to…
Table Top Finishing Fix
Question: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I…
Patience, Details & Surrendering Your Need For Accomplishment
In this audio message, I share thoughts on ways of thinking that can help you become a better hands-on how-to…
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