Workshop

It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood. One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a…

Want your chainsaw to last a long, long time? Watch my video tutorial below, along with my 30+ year-old chainsaw…

If you’re interested in reducing the cost of owning a vehicle, then learning to do basic paint repairs and autobody…

Whether you’re an avid DIY enthusiast or simply a homeowner who likes to be prepared, having a good set of…

My oldest daughter, Katherine, has the hands-on creative bug like me, and in her case it shows up in her…

Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, reveals what woodworkers can expect from various outdoor wood finishing options.

Hand-held circular saw power tools open a wide range of home improvement possibilities, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Back on September 17, 1929, inventor Edwin J. Evans received a patent for a unique type of adjustable wrench that…

Table of Contents “How can I install a submersible pump in my household well?” If you’re asking this question, then this…

In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong joints…

Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You…

While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the…

A few months ago I upgraded my bandsaw, and the quick video below that we made this past Wednesday shows…

After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not…

Click below to watch me apply a new, coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine. It’s called Ecowood…

You’re probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you’re interested in finishing wood well, you need to know about…

Want to build your own exterior door? Everything you need to get started is right here. Click to learn.

Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home? Peace, quiet and solitude is something we…

In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of using an HVLP sprayer for large finishing jobs.

Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below. Visit my woodworking shop as…

Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed lumber. Greater creative…