HomeInOn – dehumidifiers
Excessive humidity can be a real problem for your home and your health. We look at how a dehumidifier can help get things back under control.
Carl Duguay
Carl is a furniture maker based in Victoria, BC and the senior editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine.
Articles by Carl Duguay
Spectator’s bench
The design for this soft maple, upholstered, spectators bench is simple, yet ergonomically satisfying.
Putty and fillers
While both can be used to repair defects in wood, they aren't the same product. Here we explain the differences.
Brushes for applying a finish
You can get beautiful results applying film finishes – shellac, varnish, polyurethane, waterborne, and lacquer – with a brush. But, to do so, you need to select the right brush and use the right technique.
Finishing Touch: Brush on – the right way
You can get beautiful results applying film finishes. But, to do so, you need to select the right brush and use the right technique.
Finishing Touch: Shop made finishes
Make your own finish without the thick build-up common to film finishes.
Keen Targhee Vent Mid Length Boots
Light, breathable, durable and super comfortable make this an ideal boot for the shop, jobsite, around the home, or into the wild.
Shop and jobsite LED lighting
To do good work you need good lighting. We look at 5 different options.
HomeInOn – LED kitchen cabinet lighting
LED lights are an easy-to-install, cost-effective way to improve the functionality and enhance the atmosphere in your kitchen.
Top 10 turning accessories
Thinking about buying a lathe? Or maybe you're new to woodturning. These ten accessories will help you get the most out of this great craft.
Helping hands – rebates and tax credits help take the pain out of renovating
There are various programs to help you reduce energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve accessibility for seniors and the disabled – all to help improve the quality of your life and save you money.
Net-backed abrasive sanding discs
Enhance your sanding efficiency with net abrasives.
Finishing Touch: Hardwax oil
If you're looking for a no-fuss, easy-to-maintain, high-quality finish, hardwax oil just might be the ticket.
HomeInOn – ductless heat pumps
Here's a way to add a heating and cooling system for homes that lack ductwork and for new high-energy–efficiency homes.
Finishing Touch: Dye stains
Dyes can open up a whole new world for coloring wood.
5 Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Cameras
Keep an eye on what’s outside for better protection of what’s inside.
Multi-function worktable: build the ultimate work surface
Every workshop needs somewhere to machine joinery, sand workpieces and assemble the project. This workbench will do all of that and more.
Portable work support
These sturdy, portable supports add versatility and convenience in the workshop and on the jobsite.
The Veritas Combination Plane
The Veritas combination plane is a groove demon, also capable of cutting rabbets, dados, tongues, flutes, beads and reeds. We give you some tips on getting the most from this wonder plane.
HomeInOn – Entry doors
The front entry door is not just about a fabulous first impression.
Desktop CNC machines
The top four desktop CNC options for the hobby or small professional workshop.
Finishing Touch: Thinning finishes
Let’s clear up some of the issues around thinning common wood finishes.
Finishing Touch: Staining
Don’t listen to the naysayers. Staining can be an easy, straight-forward process.
Smart sensors
These two smart sensors can help make your home safer and your life less stressful.
