Have you ever wondered how to keep your flowers blooming all the way through August? Do slugs bother your plants? Have you discovered how useful mulch can really be? Read what my wife, Mary, and I have learned from over 30 years with our hands in the soil.
Everything you create in life is only half the story. The other half is you. That’s why great homes always bear the mark of the maker. Leave your mark on your home with outrageous quality and craftsmanship.
Watch Steve explain his Cozy Cabin video course and construction plans package. It’s been called the best guide to cabin building anywhere. Check it out risk-free.
Read about the saga of Steve’s clogged septic system and what he did to get it working properly without digging. WARNING: This is serious DIY work. Not for the faint of heart.
Got interior painting on your to-do list? Learn how to properly use painter’s tape and patching compound to get professional looking wall prep results before you get out the brushes and rollers.
Make your walls great with the “3M and Black + Decker WallMaster Sweepstakes” – Win a complete DIY prize package including a wall patching and prep kit from 3M, and the new 20v MAX Autosense™ Drill from Black + Decker (Just for starters!). Enter DAILY to increase your chances to win.
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains the best way to shingle a valley, the right wood for interior painting and how to cool a duct-free home. Scroll down to read more.
Steve talks about Game of Homes, a new high-stakes home improvement show that has the potential to deliver bigger, better human beings (along with a really nice home in downtown Vancouver).
Got bad walls to fix? Learn how with this drywall patching video course. You’ll get professional quality results with these essential tips and tricks!
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding a $4000 cabin plan on the internet lately. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the author of this ambitious plan was none other than myself! This update corrects some information for a more accurate build.
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about getting neat caulking results, doubling the life of your deck boards and using a oil stain to create a repairable wood finish.
The sharing economy is growing by leaps and bounds. Tool libraries and maker programs are a big part of that growth. Learn how you can participate.