WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry and Easy to Build
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
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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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WHEELCHAIR RAMPS: How to Build a Good One for Your Home or Business
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into any home where people with physical challenges live or visit. The thing is, a wheelchair ramp has to be built correctly to work well. It’s…
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Four Things About Cancer
As some of you may remember, in May 2024, my wife, Mary, was diagnosed with a rare and advanced spinal cancer called chordoma. Literally only one person in a million gets diagnosed with this each year. And looking back on…
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5 Top Aluminum Profile Suppliers in the US for 2026
Sourcing aluminum profiles sounds straightforward until you’re three weeks into a project and your supplier can’t hold tolerances or match alloy specs batch to batch. Aluminum Profile Suppliers vary wildly in what they actually deliver, and the gap between a…
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Best Insurance Companies for Arizona Contractors Managing High-Value Builds
Most Arizona contractors don’t realize how much their insurance gaps cost them until a project gets put on hold because a certificate of insurance wasn’t ready in time. Finding the best insurance companies for Arizona contractors means more than just…
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SMALL TOWN LIFE: Now More Than Ever, Life Outside the City is Looking Good
There’s a valuable opportunity out there for more than a few people, but it’s going to waste. This opportunity is presented by the thousands of small, under-populated towns and villages in the world, and the chances these places offer for…
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY: Breathe Healthier & Breathe Better in Your Home
When it comes to indoor air quality, I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that the air in your home probably isn’t as good as it should be. In fact, the air in some homes wouldn’t even…
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GOT A LAZY FLUSHING TOILET: Discover Causes & Solutions Right Here
Got a toilet that doesn’t flush well any more? Want a replacement you can really count on? Click here to learn how.
