Carl is a furniture maker based in Victoria, BC and the senior editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a central meet-up place for food preparation, meals and informal discussion. The countertop gets a lot of use and is a focal point in the room, so choosing the right style is important for function and aesthetics.
Learn about the terms, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for installing or replacing interior trimwork.
The most useful tool in your shop might just be right in your pocket. In order to protect it from bumps, falls, dust, and tools you should consider one of these smartphone protectors.
With a stationary (aka fixed-base) router, the cutting depth remains constant while the router is in use.
Enhance your productivity, precision and safety with the purchase of a router table. Learn which of the three general styles best suits the work you do.
To drill straight and true holes quickly, easily, and consistently, you’ll need a drill press. The model you choose should be based on the type of drilling you do.Â
If you’re looking for a highly efficient, whole-shop dust collection system, then consider a cyclone collector.
Now is the time to make your home ready for the cold season. Attend to one of these tips each week and by early December you’ll have the upper hand over ornery Mr. Winter.
While a pneumatic fastening tool isn’t a replacement for your hammer, it does provide a convenient and easy way to speed up the assembly process. Whether you’re making picture frames, installing moulding or trim work, assembling cabinetry, adding a bedroom, or building that much-longed-for workshop, one of these fastening tools will be your best friend.
The ultimate portable power tool for precise, chip-free processing of sheet goods.
Brad nailers are among the most popÂular pneumatic tools in the workshop, and with good reason.
An air compressor is a convenient and versatile machine to have in the workshop. They’re great for working on furniture or cabinetry, and they’re just about indispensible when doing any kind of renovation work.
Easy and inexpensive to make, these quickly adjusting clamps with non-marring jaws are ideal for a wide range of light duty clamping jobs.
It’s rewarding to do a job yourself, but some projects may require special skills that you don’t have. Other projects might be too large for you to undertake on your own. In situations like this you’ll want to a hire a renovation contractor that you trust and can get along with.
These simple projects will be worth their weight in gold as the holidays approach.
Looking to build a birdhouse? Here are the basic dimensions you can use to build custom homes for some commonly beautiful birds.
Renovating or remodeling makes both practical and economic sense. It’s a great way to enhance the look of your home, and also increase its resale value. Â
Build this super-sturdy, efficient workbench for your small shop and you’ll never regret it. It’s big on functionality, but small on space.
Follow the sights and sounds as Rob Brown, the Editor of Canadian Woodworking Magazine, takes you through the process of making 105 boxes.
A great general purpose work boot - comfortable, light in weight, easy lacing, durable construction, and an oil, slip, and abrasion resistant sole.
New 18V batteries from Ryobi extend the functionality of the ONE+ system.
This little bench top-helper will lend a hand at a moment’s notice.Â
Fencing can have a dramatic impact on the curb appeal of your home, and can also provide a safer area for young children or pets to play in.
Six creative ways to make the best use of space under your stairs.
