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How to Build Stairs: Key Tips & Tricks

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.

BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work

UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a bathroom exhaust fan. Even though it was noisy – like all bathroom fans back then – we used it diligently, during and after […]

BASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty Basement Smells

UPDATED 21Jun2019: With warmer weather setting in, it’s the time of year when basements everywhere start smelling musty and moldy. In more cases than you might think I’ve even seen musty basements affect the air quality in an entire house. The […]

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

Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase living space in your home. The thing is, there are two drawbacks to finishing a basement in the usual way – […]

DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer at Home

When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it. I know because we’re experiencing that right now in my extended family. But sometimes the best way to combat helplessness is to do what you can, when you can, for as […]

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”

PUBLISHED 13Jun2019 Q: I’m planning the buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen cabinetmaking course, but can you also recommend a benchtop wood planer? Is this a good piece of equipment to add to a very basic […]

SUCCESS & FAILURE: How “Personal RPM” Affects Your Life

UPDATED 6Jun2019: When people ask me what I do for a living, the conversation usually goes something like this . . . I explain that for 25+ years I’ve supported my wife and five kids with a combination of digital work and […]

WAINSCOTING ON A STAIRCASE: Watch a Video Tour of the Installation Process

Want to install wainscoting on stairs? This video shows an actual installation I was part of on a century home on the largest freshwater island in the world. Want to learn more about wainscoting in non-stair situations? Click here for […]

WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense For Your Home

Wainscoting is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the classiness of your home. Click to learn about the different options and approaches in this video article.

MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syndrome

If you’ve got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem. Some home ownership challenges are easy to understand and others are mysterious. Summertime mustiness is one of the mysterious kind. I was reminded […]