Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of a modern stucco system: exterior insulation and finishing system or EIFS.
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SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
Continue ReadingHOW TO FIX STICKY WOODEN DOORS: Tips for Making Them Swing Easy Again
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains solutions to a common problem during Canadian summers: wood doors swelling and sticking.
Continue ReadingKNOB & TUBE WIRING: What Are the Options for Dealing With It?
UPDATED: 4OCT2017. The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 90-year old brick home you just bought, but it didn’t mean much until he started to talk . . .
Continue ReadingCOMPOSTING TOILETS: How to Buy One That Actually Works
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, informs cottage owners on choosing and operating an eco-friendly, composting toilet.
Continue Reading3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your Deck”
Got a wooden deck to stain? Need advice refinishing an older deck? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been finishing decks for 30 years. Everything I know is right here.
Continue ReadingQ&A: How to Boost Basement Sound Resistance at Low Cost
Q: How can I make the ceiling above my basement workshop more sound resistant? The joists and wood frame are open and accessible. A: The process I recommend for your basement is the same thing that makes sense for walls […]
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