Workshop

Want to build some good, old-fashioned wooden saw horses? Watch the video above to see how I do it. Downloadable,…

Watch me conduct a stress test on a dowel joint in soft wood. Dowel joints are strong, but let’s see…

One great thing about woodworking is that you can work smart and create a great deal of beauty. However, even…

MIG welders are the easiest of all welding equipment to use, and there are plenty of great DIY-grade machines on…

The construction industry includes many operational challenges, including budget overruns, gaps in communication, delays in project timelines, and safety issues…

Question: I’m planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom cabinetmaking course, but…

How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox? Read on for Steve’s advice.

If you don’t have a workbench somewhere around your home, you should change that. You’ll never find a simpler, more…

If you’ve ever had to drill into a vehicle frame or other heavy steel with a hand-held drill, you’ll want…

Watch how fast this Irwin handsaw can cut through construction lumber and learn one cool trick for making square cuts…

Have you ever wanted to weld? It’s a powerful home workshop skill and MIG welding is the simplest of all…

Home improvement projects can either be rewarding or challenging activities, but one question does seem to pop up: do it…

This video provides an overview of technical issues.  It’s what you need to understand to get a safe and effective…

Do you have aspirations to develop your ability to build and fix things? If you do, then I want to…

Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, shows how DIY homeowners can get the most from water based wood finishing products.

Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the one I want to tell you here…

If I had to choose one woodworking machine for hobby use or DIY renovations, a table saw would be it…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible…

New woodworking hand planes hardly appear on the market, but it happened a few years ago. Busy Bee Tools, a…

Concrete, brick, and stone play large roles in home building and renovations. Steve Maxwell gives a few key strategies on…

Construction-grade lumber, the kind meant for framing houses, is the least expensive source of wood, and some of it also…