Learning & How-To
How Can I Cool a Home Without Furnace Ducts?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve suggests a cooling system that’s efficient and highly...Continue Reading
Article
How Can I Cover a Water Cistern to Keep Dirt Out?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve explains a system that cleans roof water before storing it in a cistern, and offers directions for more...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete...Continue Reading
Article
Simple, Secure Storage
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sheltered storage space is always in short supply around rural homes and cottages But as true as this is, it doesn’t...Continue Reading
Article
Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Are you planning to build a deck for your back yard Turn to these deck finishing tips from Steve Maxwell and you will...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I get rid of condensation and mold forming in my ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Steve offers help on the common cold cellar problem of condensation and...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
How do I replace a rusting steel garage support?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insula...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a...Continue Reading
Article
How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
Article
How I Became “Cool” and Energy Efficient Ins...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Villum Kann Rasmussen: Skylight Inventor and Founder of Velux During the summer of 2006 I had the good fortune to...Continue Reading
Article
Canada’s Tradesperson Shortage a Function of Our E...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
This past Saturday I had the chance to share dinner with a Swiss-trained carpenter living with his wife and young...Continue Reading