Okay, so let’s talk about something that honestly doesn’t get enough credit—glass tile. Have you ever walked into a kitchen or bathroom and just thought, “Wow, this feels fancy!”? Nine times out of ten, it’s the tile. BELK Tile is…
Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.
High-end tools are usually the cheapest option in the long run, even for non-professionals. I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few people seem to understand this fact. The problem is especially bad with do-it-yourselfers and their…
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter for a couple of decades I’ve heard from distraught people wondering what to do to stop water from trickling down…
QUESTION: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t know who to look for to fix them. ANSWER: This is a common problem, but I’m not aware of any…
There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add a lot to gardening results. Check out how Mary and I do container gardening at our place on Manitoulin Island.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s multitasking!
Planning a home refresh often means thinking about paint, furniture, flooring, and décor, while curtains get left until the very end. Yet window treatments can have a surprisingly big effect on how a room looks and feels, influencing natural light,…
Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of the biggest concerns for many tenants is getting their rental bond back without unnecessary disputes or deductions. While normal wear…
Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter. Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge to create things. It might have been a drawing or an old yogurt container turned into some sort of toy….
A subscriber asks . . . “What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you’ve written about? Do you just reverse the building operation? Does the tarp get crusted with snow and ice? I really…
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from time to time. The jointer needs this more than most. Click above to see how I install and adjust fresh…