COTTAGE PLUMBING: Priming Your Seasonal Water System The Easy Way
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
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Budgeting Basics: What Actually Works in Real Life
Budgeting sounds simple on paper, spend less than you earn and save the rest. Yet for many people, building a working, everyday budget feels overwhelming. With unexpected expenses, rising living costs, and busy schedules, keeping track of every dollar can…
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pATIENCE: The Most Important Hands-On Home Improvement Skill
Steve Maxwell explains the importance of how homeowners handle unforeseen problems as they emerge in the home, especially in relation to time.
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ADVICE TO A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Ten Years Later, These Ideas Still Work
A few years ago I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her future. She’d worked for other people before (including a job in a prison), but was interested in starting her…
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HOUSEHOLD PESTS: How to Get Rid of Gnats
If you’re dealing with pesky little insects buzzing around your home, chances are you have gnats. Even though gnats are harmless to humans, the more they breed, the more they can create an ongoing, frustrating problem for your home. As…
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WOODWORKING TOOLS: How to Revive “Hopelessly” Dull Chisels
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers up four easy steps to bring your old chisel back to life.
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COOL TOOLS: See This Great Track Saw Tackle a Tough Job
See one of the most under-appreciate power tools around tackle a tough job with ease. Click below to watch.
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Find Trusted Structural Engineers Near Me for Safe & Smart Builds
Many construction projects benefit from the services of a professional structural engineer, irrespective of building type whether it’s residential or commercial property. Your project success depends heavily on their essential role that enables safe conditions, stable structure and optimal performance….
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7 Things to Check Before Calling for AC Repair
When your AC stops working, what’s the first thing you do? Most people pick up the phone and call in the experts. However, it’s not always necessary to get an HVAC technician out. There are a surprising number of things…
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Rekindle the Joy of Homesteading With 5 Practical Tips
Just like the old musical classics stay evergreen, so do traditions. We can attest to this fact by observing the Canadian comeback to homesteading. Many families are embracing this lifestyle to rid themselves of the precariousness of urban living. If…
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Traveling to a Homesteading Community? Keep These 3 Things in Mind
Homesteading is sprouting like wildflowers after a drought. What was once considered to be old-fashioned is making a comeback. Many are leaving the priciest cities to settle in rustic areas. Their desires may be rooted in the soil of modern…
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Actionable Tips for An Independent Senior Lifestyle
Aging gracefully while maintaining independence is a goal many seniors strive for. This matters because the aging population is witnessing a rapid increase in the US. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans over 65 is expected…
