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Steve Maxwell
Here’s the Drill
How to choose the best cordless drill
Dimmer Switch Know-How
LED lights can be dimmed, here’s how to do it yourself
Brickwork Beyond the Basics
5 things to consider before you start your brickwork project
Get Primed for Easier Water Pump Priming
A hassle-free way to get your seasonal water system working again in spring
Old-House Energy Upgrades
Four ways to spend less money heating your old, cold home.
Press Release – Spring 2020 Harrowsmith Mag
We have a vision! It made sense to run with the momentum of 2020 as Harrowsmith’s visionary year. 20/20 vision is a term that describes normal visual acuity (sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. This year can be your own opportunity for...
How To Fix a Leaky Tap Yourself
Steve Maxwell has a 90 second video lesson on how to fix a leaky tap. You'll know it all when you're done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA52daBAkBQ
TOOL REVIEW: DEWALT 12″ Cordless Sliding Compound Miter Saw
A quick workshop tour of the largest cordless sliding compound saw on the market. See why I’m impressed with this 120 volt DEWALT saw and consider it a good value.
How to Build a Bee Box
Help mason bees thrive, and enjoy better garden pollination, with this welcoming bee hotel
WOOD FINISHING: Glass-Smooth Results With Polyurethane
Are you discouraged with the quality of finish you get on wood? Power buffing can fix that. Watch this simple technique in action and you won't be disappointed any more. I discovered this method 20 years ago and it's perfect for the home DIYer. Here's a link to the...
Easy Build Table – How to Trim Table Ends Cleanly
One of a handful of videos that are part of Steve Maxwell's Easy-Build Table project and plans course. Check it out here: https://baileylineroad.com/university... #woodworkingclasses #woodworkingforall #woodworkingtips
BACKYARD CHICKENS: See Winter Houses in Action
Hand-Built Stone House Tour
HOT WATER HEATING: How to Use a Tank-Style Water Heater
The right kind of tank-style water heater makes a great source of heat for any kind of hot water space heating system. Simple, economical, easy to maintain and reliable. Check out this detailed technical tutorial on how to make it happen.