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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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WOOD FINISHING: How to Stain and Seal Interior Woodwork Like a Pro
Wood is a beautiful home feature, but it’s only as good as the finish that’s applied to it. And truth…
GREAT PLIERS: Why IRWIN GrooveLocks Are My Favourite
In theory, I suppose it’s possible to live without tools in your life, but why would you want to? So…
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES: Understand the Choices & Get the Best Cuts
Four key tool managing tips from the Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, to help you get the most from your…
CONNECTIONS: The Hidden Key to Boosting Your DIY Life
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident…
INVERTER GENERATORS: A Lighter, Quieter, Better Portable Power Option
If you’re looking for portable electric power for camping, power tool use away from the grid, or for sensitive electronics,…
HAND PLANING WOOD: Dimensioning Rough Boards With a Hand Plane
In this week’s video episode learn how to measure & mark boards for accurate planing; use a hand plane to…
AUTOBODY WORK: solder better than bondo for permanently filling holes
A while back a subscriber asked . . . Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the…
THICKNESS PLANERS: See a Simple, Effective Alternate Use for this great little machine
Thickness planers are made to smoothen lumber, but they’re also unbeatable when it comes to making a bunch of wood…
TAPE MEASURES: How to Choose a Good One
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy, precisely because it’s so…
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…
BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I’ve used it successfully almost…
“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…
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The Most Important Wood Finishing Step
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Table of Contents Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you…
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…
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