In this week’s video episode, see Steve explain the two types of tubeless tire leaks; discover and easy way to locate a tire leak; understand the tools and supplies needed to repair a leaky tubeless tire; see a trick for solving the number#1 tire repair challenge
Even though I have many outdoor power tools in my shop, including several gas-powered weedeaters and brush cutters, I still find it useful to have a good, old-fashioned scythe on hand. That’s the tool that’s sometimes depicted as being used…
My wife, Mary, and I will be married for 36 years on June 4, and during this time I’ve noticed that marriages fall roughly into three categories. These categories aren’t fixed, but I do see patterns of all three all the…
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada. It was given by the man who designed the plant and oversees its operation. This is the largest clay brick plant in all of…
If you’ve ever wondered if a powder-actuated tool could shoot nails into the air instead of just concrete and wood, this video is for you. There’s no need for you to try this dangerous experiment at home, since I already…
A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools, both for metal and wood. In this video I take you on a tour of the bits an accessories I use with my drill press, plus some guidance…
There are many instances where you may want to learn who owns a property. You could be interested in purchasing or renting a house you have noticed while driving through the suburbs. Perhaps you want to say hello to your…
With rising food costs and increasing concerns about pesticide use, growing your own vegetables isn’t just going to be a hobby–it’s one smart and healthier option. This way, you can forget your endless march to the supermarket looking for “fresh”…
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell discusses a flooring rubber underlay to aid in soundproofing.
In this blog Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest Man, shares insights acquired on a visit to Durban, South Africa on how geography affects how we build houses.
In October 1985, I cut through a tumbledown wire fence and drove my 18 year-old pickup truck onto the vacant rural property I’d just spent my life savings to buy. I was a 22 year-old dreamer back then, with a…
This question comes from my dad, Wayne Maxwell. He and my mom live in a condominium in the Canadian city where I grew up . . . Q: “It’s time to recaulk the bathtub, Steve. What’s the best kind of…