If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you know that mice are always on the lookout for comfortable accommodations. Some years are worse than others, with seasonal homes and cottages particularly vulnerable as they sit unused. The simple, metal…
Replacing old windows in your home is one of the best ways to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and appearance. But with so many options on the market, and installation details that can make or break performance, it pays to understand…
Buyers don’t need a lot of time to form an opinion. That’s why the walkthrough is one of the most important parts of the selling process. If your home doesn’t look or feel right, buyers will move on—sometimes without even…
Have you ever walked through your home and wondered if it’s truly ready for potential buyers? Selling a property involves more than just putting a “For Sale” sign in the yard. It means making sure your home is in good…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows you how to hang up clothes and your power gobbling habits with energy efficient ways to dry your laundry.
Hand-held circular saw power tools open a wide range of home improvement possibilities, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, teaches do-it-yourself homeowners how to caulk properly and prevent futile blobs of ineffectual goop.
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, reveals what woodworkers can expect from various outdoor wood finishing options.
Back on September 17, 1929, inventor Edwin J. Evans received a patent for a unique type of adjustable wrench that he called the Zip Grip. Very few were produced over the course of the remaining year that the company remained…
Wood is very different when cutting parallel to the grain (ripping), compared with cutting across the grain (crosscutting). The video below explains.