Steve explains the difference between simple, compound and sliding compound mitre saws, also known as chop saws, and gives some tips to help you select the right tool for your home workshop.
SteveMaxwell, Canada`s Handiest Man, explains the tried and tested method of using inexpensive zinc strips to Prevent Roof Moss from growing and extend the life of your shingles.
<h2class=”question”> How should I finish my concrete basement floor? There are a few small but stable cracks. Should I fill them before painting? Finishing any concrete basement floor is optional, but epoxy paint offers the best results I’ve seen. You…
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling? It’s the place where the ceiling meets an outside wall. I scrub the stains off each spring, but it returns the following winter. Although…
SteveMaxwell, Canada`s Handiest Man, gives a homeowner insulation tips to stop condensation on his gas furnace air intake pipe.
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home? My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re confused by all the choices. Installation cost is the first thing to consider. The least expensive heating option…
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any contractors who think foam insulation in basements is a good idea. All they recommend is stud frame walls with fiberglass…
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation holes in the aluminum underneath the overhang of my roof. Yes, you should be concerned because you’re in danger of…
Are low-flow toilets really any good? I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be sure the new ones work. About 10 years ago I replaced the conventional toilets in my house with low-flow units…
Marlyse has some concerns about her newly installed heat recovery ventilator in the winter.
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, offers up an answer to rid a roof of moss and a great solution to prevent moss re-growth.
Steve explains how fall fertilizing reaps spring rewards for your lawn and garden.