CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Increasingly Important in Modern, Tight Homes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how carbon monoxide detectors are more important than ever for indoor air quality in newly built homes.
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FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water Line from Freezing
Got a water supply line from a well or lake that can’t be buried enough to protect from freezing? The video below shows a system I installed a number of years ago for just this kind of situation, and has…
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DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
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WOODWORKING: 3 Little-Used Router Bits & The Trim Profiles They Make
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can make a house shine.
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METALWORKING: See What This “Woodworking” Tool Does to 3/4″-Thick Steel
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way. That’s the case with a hole saw I used for a job that was well beyond what this tool was designed for. It had to do with one of my old…
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RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good “Certified” Wood Without the Guilt
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, advocates promoting sustainable forestry through purchasing wood lumber that uses certified harvesting practices.
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CONSTRUCTION: Pole Barn Building Visual Guide & Instructions
If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns may be for you. They’re one of the fastest, most cost-effective way to build permanent, solid shelter space for equipment storage, livestock shelter, a vehicle garage…
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TOOLS: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Shop Vac
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
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INTERESTING: Meet a Mural Painter Who Makes Buildings Better
Have you ever noticed how outdoor art can make a neighbourhood so much better? This article is about a remarkable outdoor artist who is making great things happen on building exteriors in southern Ontario, Canada. That’s him below, from a self…
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EXTERIORS: 15+ Years Experiences With Allback Linseed Oil Paint
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about linseed oil. Its supposed to last 50 years, but even if it doesn’t, hes still glad he bought it.
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INTERIORS: How to Paint Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets
I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too much wood in a house. That’s where paint can help. Prepare those old, brown varnished cabinets properly and a new coat of paint…
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WOODWORKING: See My Three Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at. Choosing the right sander is key to getting good results. Click above to watch.
