UPDATED 1Apr2020: Just like the human immune system, the roof of any house is the first line of defense against nasty things happening to you and your stuff. It protects your entire home from water and sun damage, so it goes…
PUBLISHED 1Apr2020: Clogged and blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in cities like Sydney, Australia. Typically, in many places, the main reason behind blockages is what we put down drains. However, if you live in Sydney another…
You’ve probably never thought about homeschooling your kids, have you? But here you are, off work with kids off school for who knows how long. You need to do something to keep them learning while the world waits out a…
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls. Yours probably does, too. Most times these cracks are small and stable, and need filling only to prevent water and radon gas infiltration. Occasionally basement cracks…
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will serve you well: circular saw cordless drill 5-inch random orbit sander oscillating multi-tool portable generator Circular Saw This is…
Welcome Septic System Owners! If you’ve got a septic system that’s failing (or one you’d like to prevent from failing in the future), my online course SEPTIC SYSTEM RESCUE could save you thousands of dollars and tons of hassle. This…
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date and often leads to cold feet in winter and musty indoor air in summer. Too many basement floors are still being installed…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, chats about a cool tool which eliminates the trickiest part of hanging photos & artwork.
Q: Where can I learn more about making solar energy a reality in a country home I’m planning to build? I need facts about the costs of various parts of the system, different suppliers and technologies, plus some sense of maintenance…
UPDATED 10Jan2020: If power tools were the kids you went to high school with, the Porter-Cable brand would be that ordinary, clean-cut person who quietly got great marks, saved thousands of dollars working a part-time job, and remained confident enough not…
UPDATED 3Jan2020 + video: The teaching video below shows how to create solid wood raised panels using a hand plane. It’s part of my online course BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS. The video proves that you don’t need a…
Q: What’s the best way to clear snow from my long rural driveway? I’m a newly-single woman with a 16 year old son living on an old farm. My driveway is 800 meters (875 yards) long and last year we…