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TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?: Be Sure To Read This First

Earlier this month I discovered that my parents-in-law need a new roof, and I find them struggling with the same questions many people come to …

ELECTRIC INFLOOR HEATING: A Simple & Effective Retrofit Option

Want warm feet? Save money with reduced overall room temperature and still be comfortable with infloor heating systems. The new electric system Steve tours here is more reliable and a pretty smart control system. Watch and see.

GENERATOR GIVEAWAY 2018: Enter to Win

Each year I give away thousands of dollars of tools for free, and I've got a particularly nice giveaway going now. One lucky person from …

WIN A GENERATOR: Enter the “Power Up North America” Giveaway

Everyone Needs Home Energy Security The Power Up Giveaway is Here!. Our partners at Champion Generators know a thing or two about energy security and …

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TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?: Be Sure To Read This First

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out how to install a roof that’ll last 50 years with the right fiberglass shingles, ventilation, and underlay.

ELECTRIC INFLOOR HEATING: A Simple & Effective Retrofit Option

VIDEO FEATURE: Creating Fancy Sidewall Shingles

Watch Steve’s quick video on how to cut and install fancy cedar sidewall shingles as an artistic accent to any exterior siding installation.

VIDEO Q&A SESSION: Watch a Replay of the Live Event

This past Monday I broadcast my first live video event. It was a question-and-answer session where I offered solutions to people with practical problems. Some of the question came in by email before the event, and others came in live […]

SOLAR ENERGY Q&A: “Where Can I Learn More About Making Solar Energy a Reality In A Country Home I’m Planning?

Q: Where can I learn more about making solar energy a reality in a country home I’m planning? I need facts about the costs of various parts of the system, different suppliers and technologies, plus some sense of maintenance costs. […]

VIDEO: How to Choose a Cordless Drill

Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.

CONNECT LIVE WITH STEVE: Real-Time Video Q&A Session on Monday, Aug. 27, 7:30pm

Having trouble with the video window above? Click here to watch on YouTube Do you have a problem with your house, cottage or property? Do you have questions about home improvements, decks, home building, renovations, woodworking, modern homesteading or anything […]