I hate work gloves. It is frustrating buying a new pair only to have them torn, ripped, or ruined in the first few hours. BUT, I work with my hands every day so I understand they need some sort of protection. My loss is hopefully your gain- these are what I believe to be the best work gloves on the…
Tackling a renovation can be a daunting task. Wait..no that’s not right. No one actually seems to have any trouble swinging a hammer and demolishing a room. Planning a renovation and home design is a daunting task. Ah yes, that’s better. I often hear stories from members of this community, as well as friends, and family about how their renovations or…
There comes a time in almost every woodworking project where a nail hole or joint needs to be filled, and what better way is there than with making your own wood filler with sawdust. Okay, well there is other ways. You could reach for a tube or container of wood filler, but it often doesn’t match the wood and the…
Lately I have found myself constantly searching for new workshop ideas, and ways to improve the usability of my space. My workshop/woodworking shop is not like many others- it is fully confined in a 12′ enclosed trailer. It is well organized and thought out; however, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be better. Much like our woodworking projects themselves, the…
I hope all of you are as excited as I am for this weeks episode of Tool School! We are going to be talking about the best portable LED work light. However, this week is going to have a bit of a twist- keep reading to find out what it is! It’s no secret that LED is rapidly taking over…
Welcome back to Tool School! This week on Episode 3 I want to focus on my favourite landscaping tool- the Hori Hori knife. What is a Hori Hori knife? If you are thinking, what in the world is a Hori Hori knife, you are not alone. Just a few years back, I was in that exact same boat. Then, I…
Welcome back to Tool School! In Episode 1, I discussed the must have tools for DIY projects: Power tool edition, where I dove into my favourite power tools, what they are used for, and which particular brand/model is in my shop! I received a few emails about how last weeks article was too focused on tools for the DIYer, or someone…
I am always asked, “What are the must have DIY tools?” There really is no simple answer to this basic question. It really depends on the size of DIY projects you intend to tackle, as well as your skill level. Whether you are a skilled contractor, seasoned do-it-yourself-er, or the occasional hobbyist, you need a variety of tools to get…