Heating Oil Tank Inspection: How to Prevent Dangerous Leaks
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, urges homeowners to maintain their oil tank heating systems and avoid an environmental mess and expensive clean up.
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Hurricane Proof Homes: How to Build Safer, Stronger Houses
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, informs homeowners about the Safer Living Homes campaign and discusses the importance building of strong homes.
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Epoxy Pipe Lining: How to Stop Pinhole Water Pipe Leaks
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains an alternative option to completely replacing hot water pipes when pinhole leaks appear in high-rise condominiums.
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Should You Install a Backwater Valve in Your Basement?
In most homes connected to a municipal sewer system, a backwater valve is a smart upgrade because it allows sewage to flow out but not back in. If your area is vulnerable to sewer overload during heavy rain, it can…
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How to Build Fine Furniture from Construction Lumber
Can you really build fine furniture from construction lumber? Yes, you can. The secret is knowing which boards to buy, how dry they need to be, which parts of each board to keep, and how to finish the wood so…
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Saw Blades and Router Bits: 5 Tips for Better Performance and Safer Cuts
Good woodworking often comes down to small details that are easy to overlook. Saw blades and router bits are a perfect example. Even a very good saw or router can perform poorly with a dirty blade, a dull cutter, or…
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Hydronic Heating with a Water Heater: How Tank-Style Systems Can Heat a Home Well
Tank-style water heaters can do more than just produce domestic hot water. The right kind can also be the engine for spacing heating your home. Click here for schematic drawings and a video tour of how it works.
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Home Water Filtration Systems: How to Choose the Right Option
If you’re concerned about the taste, smell, or safety of your drinking water, home water filtration systems can make a big difference. The challenge is figuring out which kind of filtration actually fits your situation. Municipal water and well water…
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Miter Saw Basics: How This Great Tool Works and Why Homeowners Need One
A miter saw is one of the most useful power tools a homeowner can own. Also called a chop saw, it’s designed mainly for crosscutting wood quickly, accurately, and safely. This makes it especially valuable for jobs such as basement…
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Garden Mulch: Make Your Own from Garden Waste with a Chipper Shredder
If you want better soil, fewer weeds, and less watering, garden mulch is one of the best tools you can use. The good news is that you do not need to keep buying bags of mulch. With the right chipper…
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Tiny House Plans: 5 Smart Design Ideas for a Cozy, Buildable Cabin
Features of Good Tiny House Plans Not all tiny house plans are equally livable. Some look clever on paper but feel cramped, dark, awkward, or too hard to maintain once built. The best plans usually include a few essentials: useful…
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Farm Innovation in Action: Two Efficiency-Boosting Machines on an Ontario Beef Farm
Key Takeaways Successful farming today is about more than growing crops and raising livestock. It also depends on the right production and marketing innovations. Better equipment can improve feed quality, reduce labour, increase efficiency and lower environmental impact at the…
