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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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POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass-Smooth Results
Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood? The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of…
Finding The Best Pliers For Your Home Repair Projects
Whether you’re an avid DIY enthusiast or simply a homeowner who likes to be prepared, having a good set of…
Making Shoes the Old Fashioned Way
My oldest daughter, Katherine, has the hands-on creative bug like me, and in her case it shows up in her…
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
Table of Contents “How can I install a submersible pump in my household well?” If you’re asking this question, then this…
5 Tips for Finishing Interior Wood
While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the…
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not…
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful (with plans)
Want to build your own exterior door? Everything you need to get started is right here. Click to learn.
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique Hardware and Milk Paint
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below. Visit my woodworking shop as…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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