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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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What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of driftwood?
What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of driftwood? Some pieces will be indoors and others outside…
How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of elm wood I’m saving to make a table top?
How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of elm wood I’m saving to make a table top…
How can I reface my kitchen cabinets?
Refacing cabinets is an excellent way to get a completely new look with minimal cost and lowest possible environmental impact…
What should I use to finish an 8-year-old pressure treated deck after pressure washing and sanding? Will teak oil work?
Maintaining a wooden deck finish is more work than most people realize, and that’s why it’s important to consider the…
What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw?
What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw with the articulated arm that you and I…
How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago held up?
How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago held up? I ran across your article from…
Where can I buy oxalic acid crystals?
Where can I buy oxalic acid crystals? I want to bleach dark water stains from wood I’m restoring, and I…
What kind and size of nails or screws should I use to anchor a wooden rail for supporting framed photos?
It sounds like you’re envisioning a kind of moulding called plate rail. This is a narrow, wood shelf-like arrangement, often…
Where can I find a reasonably priced replacement battery for my Skil 2487 cordless drill?
Where can I find a reasonably priced replacement battery for my Skil 2487 cordless drill? A long time ago I…
How can I remove a reddish brown stain from an old coat rack so I can stain the wood black?
How can I remove a reddish brown stain from an old coat rack so I can stain the wood black?…
What kind of router should I buy?
What kind of router should I buy? I’m a middle-aged woman, out on my own again, and I’d like to…
Where can I buy creosote wood preservative?
Where can I buy creosote wood preservative? I used to find it on hardware store shelves, but not anymore. Creosote…
What’s the best type of blade for cutting 3/4″-thick OSB with a circular saw?
What’s the best type of blade for cutting 3/4″-thick OSB with a circular saw? The blades I’ve been using bind…
What’s the life expectancy of skylights?
What’s the life expectancy of skylights? Mine are 25 years old, they’re leaking, and a roofer hasn’t been able to…
What’s the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows?
What’s the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows? I want to leave the wood its…
How can I work with warped wood?
I’m sorry to hear about your trouble, and I’m also sorry to tell you that permanently removing warps in solid…
ASK STEVE: Beginner help with building a garden shed
I’m looking to build a garden shed, but don’t know which way to proceed. I can be handy if I…
Are Kerosene Heaters Safe?
I’m thinking about using a kerosene heater to warm things up in my garage workshop. Are these safe to use…
How to set up a workshop on a small budget – get your priorities straight!
How should a beginner set up a home woodworking shop given a $1000 initial budget? What tools make sense to…
Where can I find the Bulldog Grip polyurethane caulking you’ve recommended many times?
Where can I find the Bulldog Grip polyurethane caulking you’ve recommended many times? We’ve got full southerly exposure at the…
What is truss uplift? Is this dangerous?
We live in a 3-year old house, a bungalow with an open floor plan. It’s divided down the middle by…
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