Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man

HOME HEAT FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel t...

Published on September 27th, 2024

Reading Time = 15 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 3 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 11 minutes If trees grow...Continue Reading

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MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action

Published on September 27th, 2024

Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based...Continue Reading

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Types of Axes Every Woodworker Should Own

Published on September 26th, 2024

Woodworking is an art that requires precision, control, and a wide variety of tools Among the tools needed in this...Continue Reading

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WOODWORKING: 4 Important Air-Drying Tips for Your Next P...

Published on September 24th, 2024

Do you need to dry lumber for woodworking and making furniture Want to learn how to air-dry furniture wood properly...Continue Reading

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HOW TO BUILD COMPACT STAIRS: Staircase Kit Makes Attics ...

Published on September 24th, 2024

Reading Time = 4 1/4 minutes Depending on the design of your home, your attic might just offer some...Continue Reading

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Feeling Sick? Your House May Be The Culprit

Published on September 24th, 2024

Reading Time = 3 minutes If you’ve got breathing issues that seem to get worse each winter, then you need to...Continue Reading

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DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...

Published on September 24th, 2024

Here I'm using a Bosch detail sander to remove an old finish from the muntins and mullions of a wooden window...Continue Reading

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“How Often Should I Get a Septic Tank Pump-Out?”

Published on September 24th, 2024

Reading Time = 2 minutes Q: How often should I have my septic tank pumped I hear greatly varying...Continue Reading

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Stone Splitting With Plug-and-Feather Wedges

Published on September 24th, 2024

When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest...Continue Reading

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DEWALT Mini-Chainsaw Review

Published on September 20th, 2024

Cordless, electric mini-chainsaws are becoming more prominent in the tool world, and I use mine all the time See...Continue Reading

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BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...

Published on September 20th, 2024

Reading Time = 5 minutes Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects, mostly...Continue Reading

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“How Should I Insulate the Floor of an Apartment A...

Published on September 20th, 2024

Question: How should I deal with the floor of the apartment I’m building over the unheated three-bay garage at my...Continue Reading

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