Techniques

You picked up a can labeled “teak oil” at the hardware store and assumed it was made from teak or specifically designed for teak wood....

Hand tool woodworking has gotten a romanticized reputation that can feel intimidating — like you need to apprentice under some grizzled craftsman for years before...

Plywood tearout has gotten treated as an unavoidable side effect of crosscutting, but it’s not. This simple trick fixes it every time and takes about...

As someone who has tried most of them over years of shop time, I can tell you that what matters is understanding the underlying principles...

Today, I will share it all with you. Types of Sandpaper Used in Drywall Work Here’s where most people get tripped up right at the...

Understanding Polyurethane: Is It Food Safe? Polyurethane food safety questions have gotten complicated with all the conflicting answers and half-qualified advice flying around. As someone...

Choosing Strong Masonry Anchors for Secure Brickwork Masonry anchors have gotten complicated with all the anchor types, load rating confusion, and conflicting advice about what...

Today, I will share it all with you. The Importance of Sandpaper in Drywall Finishing Here’s the thing about joint compound – it goes on...

Understanding Respirator Masks for Painting Respirator selection has gotten overcomplicated, with all the ratings and certifications flying around. Today, I will share it all with...

As someone who started drilling metal with whatever wood bits were in the drawer, ruined several bits and a few workpieces in the process, and...