Workshop
Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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How to Get a Sharper Tool Edge in Under 3 Min
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to sharpen your tool edges.
Cordless Nailers Could be the Next Hot Consumer Power Tool
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the cordless nailer for do-it-yourself power tool enthusiasts.
Six Secret Tips of Successful Outdoor Wood Projects
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides six tips to successful outdoor woodworking for DIY woodworking homeowners.
Top 5 Make-Do Tool Tips for DIYers
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares with homeowners his top 5 make-do tool tips.
Product Review – Steve Maxwell Introduces the DeWalt Track Guided Saw
Steve Maxwell’s video review of the DeWalt Track Guided Saw, a new class of power tool perfect for contractors looking…
DIY Furniture Made Easy for Motivated Homeowners
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, directs homeowners looking to get into DIY furniture how to get started: he recommends a…
DIY Tiny House Building Plans from Steve Maxwell
Download free do it yourself cabin building plans from Steve Maxwell.
Innovative Canadian Wood Hardware Brings Lumber Into View
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shines light on Timberlinx, a cool Canadian lumber hardware company that makes exposed timber possible…
Extend the Life of Thickness Planers
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, instructs woodworkers on how to properly maintain their thickness planer woodworking power tools.
4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides DIY homeowners with four tips on how to properly trim doors and windows and…
Thickness Planer Maintenance
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives 3 power tool tips to help DIY woodworkers keep their thickness planer running well.
Asphalt Roofing Bits and Pieces
Steve Maxwell offers DIY-ers the perfect recipe for an efficiently-installed, long-lasting and reliably-dry asphalt roofing job.
Pressure Washer Tools
In the market for a pressure washer? They’re a real blast, literally. Steve Maxwell’s done his homework, spending a couple…
Home Maintenence Starts with Outdoor Wood Prep
Steve Maxwell teaches how to achieve excellent, long-lasting results when protecting outdoor wood during home maintenance.
Central Vacuums Were Always Good, Now Better
Steve Maxwell grew up favouring traditional upright vacuums. Check out why he now appreciates the merits of a good central…
Better Safe than Gory
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, has advice for homeowners who like to DIY as well as workers on how important…
Cordless Power Tool Trends
No other category of power tools has improved as much as cordless over the last 10 years, according to Steve…
A Rotary Saw Power Tool can Cut you out of Tight Renovation Challenges
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his tips for using a Rotary Saw effectively and safely on home renovation projects…
Versatile Power Tool Makes Home Maintenance Easier
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, sheds some light on a unique power tool sander he feels homeowners should know about:…
2 Steps to Proper Chainsaw Tool Sharpening
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains how to sharpen a chainsaw in order to get proper results from the handy…
Powder-Actuated Tools that Boost Building Productivity and Quality
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells DIY-ers which power tools will help them build rapidly and safely.
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