Top 10 books for beginner woodworkers
While there are lot of resources to help you become a better woodworker – courses, blogs, videos, wood shows, and the like – books are still a great reference tool.
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
HomeInOn – kitchen cabinet makeovers on a budget
When it comes to giving your kitchen a bright new look, you don’t necessarily need to rip out and replace everything. Repainting or replacing just the cabinet doors, drawer fronts and shelves, along with installing new hardware, can make for an amazing facelift.
HomeInOn – Tankless water heaters
On-demand hot water systems save space, save energy, and save you money.
Next Generation Batteries: what manufacturers are doing to enhance user productivity
There has been a lot of innovation in the cordless power tool sector in recent years. We recap the recent developments that strive to bring more power, longer run time, faster charging, and greater convenience to the workshop and jobsite.
Festool SysRock Bluetooth Jobsite Radio
It's sturdy, compact, and the stellar sound will keep you groovin' in the shop or on the jobsite.
Finishing Touch: Pore fillers
To get a glass-smooth, highly reflective finish on open-grained wood, such as ash, elm, hickory, mahogany, oak and walnut, use a pore filler.
Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostats
Use your mobile device or desktop computer for optimal control of your home’s temperature.
RZ M2 Air Filtration Mask
The RZ M2 Mesh Mask is an great alternative for those looking for a super lightweight dust mask that can be worn for hours on end.
HomeInOn – insulation options
Optimizing the energy efficiency of your home includes proper insulation.
How to Use a Benchtop Hollow Chisel Mortiser
With a benchtop mortiser, you really can drill square holes.
Outlets and Switches
No more wondering if you’ve forgotten to turn the lights or television off while heading to the airport. With these smart outlets and switches, you can do that, and so much more, from just about anywhere.
HomeInOn – 6 roofing material options
Is your roof looking its age? Is there moisture seeping into the attic or crawl space? It might be a sign that a new roof is in the cards. We’ll walk you through the top six roofing materials.
Benchtop sanding machines
Benchtop sanders make short work of sanding convex, concave, flared and irregularly shaped stock, as well as some veneered and solid panels.
Wireless Audio for Workshop Jobsite
Whether it’s Beethoven or Beyoncé, Miles Davis or Dr. Dre, music can help the workday glide along more smoothly. We look at four general types of devices that wirelessly connect to your smartphone to help you keep your groove.
HomeInOn – shop and garage floor coverings
Concrete and plywood are common options for shop floors, but concrete may be too hard on your body, while plywood likely isn’t durable enough to stand the test of time. Learn about some other options that can be used to support you and your machinery for years to come.
Hand powered sanding
Sanding with a power tool is the first and most efficient step for creating a surface that’s ready for accepting a finish. Here’s an overview of the different hand-held sanders on the market today, and a description of what jobs they excel at.
Doorbells and viewers
See, talk to, and record video or still images of whoever is at your door – regardless of where you’re located.
Finishing Touch: Hand sanding
Sanding by hand is a simple enough technique, but one that is very important for achieving the perfect finish.
HomeInOn – Siding
There are a lot of great choices when it comes to siding your new or existing home, garage or workshop. Learn more about the pros and cons of the most popular materials, so you can make an informed choice.
Mirka DEROS 550X Random Orbital Sander
Low vibration, quiet running, comfortable to hold, minimal heat-up, and stellar dust pickup make this the trend setter among Random Orbital Sanders.
Finishing Touch: sandpaper
A great finish starts with proper sandpaper selection.
Smart Locks – Make for Better Home Security
Thanks to advances in smart technology protecting your family, home, and its contents, is easier than ever.
HomeInOn – flooring
Floors can take quite a beating, especially in high traffic areas like entrances and kitchens. Choosing the right flooring for the different areas of your home is important for comfort, durability, aesthetic, and financial reasons.
Finishing Touch: Introduction to wood finishing
Join us as we delve into the challenging, and often misunderstood, world of wood finishing. Our new informative column, “Finishing Touch”, will help take the mystery out of finishing and allow you to choose and apply the right finish, no matter what type of project you’re working on. We start with why you should finish a project at all.
