Steaming Roofing Troubles a Thunder Bay Man
Steve answers a question from a worried homeowner who is noticing ice build up in his downspouts during winter.
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Cast Iron Rads – An Old Idea That Still Makes Sense
In this video Steve Maxwell reacquaints us with the splendor of cast iron rad heating.
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Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Tiger Foam Spray Foam
Steve takes you on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy performance to very good performance.
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How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck?
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck? Pine needles and other debris are building up between the deck boards and I’m concerned about moisture build-up and rot. In this video…
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What is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home which is mostly over an unheated crawl space.
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How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I’m finishing?
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in a basement he’s renovating. He wants to know if he should put the partition walls on top of a dimpled…
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Irwin Box Beam Levels
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells you about a new hand-held level from Irwin Tools.
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Bradley Burner Pellet Grate
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about the Bradley Burner for wood pellet burning stoves.
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Ryobi TEK4 Cordless Tools
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, writes and raves about Ryobi TEK4 cordless tools.
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again?
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again? As I polish the metal only some areas come clean. The problem you’ve got comes from a lacquer coating. It’s intended to prevent tarnishing during storage, but it…
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How can I protect the exposed concrete foundation on my new home?
In this video I answer a homeowner who asked for advice on how to protect the exposed concrete foundation on their new home. I suggest one of two home maintenance options: It is very important to protect exposed concrete foundation. I water…
