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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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Should You Choose CNC Milling or 3D Printing for Your Home Business?
Do you have a home-based, small-scale manufacturing business in mind? Computer numeric controlled (CNC) milling is one option, and so…
12 DIY Projects That Can Substantially Enhance Home Values
Improving your home’s value doesn’t always require a massive renovations. Sometimes simple or semi-simple DIY projects can significantly boost your…
INTERIOR WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video From My Online Course
Are you frustrated with the results you get finishing wood in your home workshop? My online course Wood Finishing for…
Three Secrets for Great Driveway Autobody Work
If you’re interested in reducing the cost of owning a vehicle, then learning to do basic paint repairs and autobody…
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Learn About Forging Steel Right Here
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, shows inspired homeowners Might Forge, a way to make forging metal a realistic hobby.
DOWEL JOINERY: Why It’s Easy to Love This Great Woodworking Technique
Dowel joints are one of the easiest, strongest and more versatile way to connect wood parts. Read Steve’s quick-start guide…
APPLYING WOOD STAIN: Watch My Video Tutorial About Staining Interior Woodwork
In this video I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part of a…
MIG Welder Fixes Bread Maker in Home Workshop
Steve explains how a few minutes in the workshop makes things good happen.
TOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Watch and see the advantages offered by a tracksaw. Not many people know about these yet, but they should.
FRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Your Own
Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Besides looking fabulous, frame and panel…
YOUR OWN HANDYMAN BUSINESS: More Opportunity Than Ever
Have you ever thought of putting your practical skills to use professionally as a handyman? This article could be the…
An Organized Workshop is an Efficient Workshop – Budget-Friendly Ways to Improve Storage
Does your workshop feel cluttered and congested? Let’s face it, everyone with an active workshop struggles with the challenge of…
The PRACTICAL LIVING Show Episode 4
Join me on a video tour of a vegetable garden plot that time forgot, see my favourite pole saw in…
DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About Conflicting Deck Stain Advice?”
Table of Contents Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m getting about deck…
WOOD FLOOR REVIVAL: How to Restore a Failing Finish Without Big Sanding
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, walks homeowners through a do-it-yourself wooden floor protection staining process.
Portable Power Stations Deliver Backup Electricity Without Fuel & Fumes
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for household…
The PRACTICAL LIVING Show Ep.2
In this 30+ minutes episode, see a tractor-mounted wood chipper in action, learn the truth about building wrap, get a…
“Why Do My Wood Projects Take So Long?” – Q&A of the Week
Q: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to…
Partner With Me Selling Online Courses
Online courses are now a permanent and growing part of the online world, and I’m looking for a few good…
HIDING WOODSCREWS: Tips for Concealing Screws Heads (Or Maybe Not Concealing Them At All)
While it’s true that woodscrews are a strong, practical and economical way to join pieces of wood for furniture, they…
GALVANIZED PIPE THREADER: See Amazing (and Super-Strong) Cordless Milwaukee Threader in Action
In this week’s video episode, learn how threads are cut on steel pipes with a machine; see a Milwaukee cordless…
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