If you’re planning to build a deck, dock, fence, gazebo, or any outdoor structure that uses screws, there’s one power tool that will make the job dramatically easier: an impact driver. Deck screws and structural screws are excellent fasteners for…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.
Question: Can I install carpeting over the luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in my basement? The current floor is dark in colour right now and makes the place feel like a dungeon. Answer: Do you happen to know if your…
This Tremclad rust paint review is based on more than 50 years of hands-on experience with outdoor steel. There’s one product I’ve happily used for decades, and it’s made especially for exterior steel: Tremclad rust paint. It’s my go-to paint…
If you haven’t been to an old church for a while, you might consider going at least for the view. There’s a lot more painting skill behind traditional churches than you might realize, and it’s definitely worth looking at. Alex…
Canadian-Built ATV Trailer by Atlantic Outdoor Solutions Hidden in the nooks and crannies of the great big country of Canada, you’ll find modest geniuses quietly doing great work with their hands. Allan Hubley from Wileville, Nova Scotia is one of…
There are seasons in life when the best moments seem to live behind us — when memories feel closer than the people we miss, and yesterday feels warmer than today. “Better Days” grew out of that space. It’s a simple,…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about engineered wood lumber materials, a popular eco-friendly option.
In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running water; watch a smart heating cable is installed directly inside a shallow water line; see how
pipe insulation and an outer protective casing is applied to the pipe; learn how more or less heat is applied along the length of the cable, depending on temperature.
I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my 1990 F150 had been holding moisture against the metal for years. I ripped the stuff off when I discovered it, but not before a hole…
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren’t that good. The model in the video above is different. Watch this 12 minute tutorial to learn why this model is so good, and see it in action. Have you ever seen a handsaw…
A subscriber asked: “Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor? We’ve read your recommendations on this material, and would love to use it, but we’ve been advised not to. We’re told the wood will probably buckle, crack…