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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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Cheap Tools Are Expensive Tools
High-end tools are usually the cheapest option financially. I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few people…
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on…
RABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodworking Joints
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for…
EDGE-GLUING SOLID WOOD: Three steps for success in the home workshop
Gluing boards edge-to-edge to make wider pieces is an essential woodworking skill. Learn these three tips for getting this job…
How to Spot Red Flags When Choosing a Contractor or Builder
Choosing the right contractor or builder is a critical step in turning your dream home into a reality. Whether you’re…
WOODWORKING TRICK: Simple Way to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Great
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from…
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners & Carelessness Can Lead to Unnecessary Calamity
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how a contractor cutting costs and corners can snowball into disasters with one basement…
CORDLESS DRILL VIDEO TOUR: Learn What All Those Controls Are For
This video offers a technical tour of cordless drills. It’s part of my online course called Woodworking for Beginners. If…
POWER NAILERS: How to Choose Models That Make Sense For You
It’s hard to believe, but when Paslode invented the air nailer back in 1959, nothing much happened. Most professionals weren’t…
AUTO SCRATCH REPAIR: Fast, Easy & Effective Buffing Method
I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul, and tender loving care can go a…
LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Workshop Projects
Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any…
Traditional, Solid Wood Frame-and-Panel Doors and Cabinets
This video shows how traditional, solid wood frame and panel doors work. This video is part of my online course,…
SAWING LUMBER THINNER: Detailed Video Tutorial on Resawing With The Bandsaw
Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on…
FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Read about Steve’s experiences using a simple, new method for staining and sealing wood.
VIDEO FEATURE: Silky-Smooth Wood Varnish Finishing
Watch Steve show how to apply an astonishing smooth urethane finish on interior wood, without using a sprayer.
THICKNESS PLANERS: Tips for Choosing & Maintaining This Exceptional Woodworking Tool
There are big reasons a woodworking thickness planer is so useful in the home shop. Not to be confused with…
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove? Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution…
BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
“Can I Do Woodworking With Logs Cut From My Property?”
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have…
WOOD-FREE WOODWORKING: Composite Lumber for Fine Outdoor Projects
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber…
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