In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions regarding regarding building a deck the right way, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors and choosing the right basement ceiling for your needs.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains how to choose the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin.
Continue ReadingHOW TO KILL MOLD: Watch Bathroom Ceiling Fix
UPDATED 22Jun2019: Bathroom ceiling mold eventually becomes a problem in most homes, but fixing this problem involves more than just adding a coat of paint. If you only do that, the bathroom ceiling mold will just come back again in […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Septic System Restored Without Digging
Read about the saga of Steve’s clogged septic system and what he did to get it working properly without digging. WARNING: This is serious DIY work. Not for the faint of heart.
Continue ReadingMAXWELL’S TIPS: How To Shingle a Valley, Paint Wood & Cool Your Home the Best Way
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains the best way to shingle a valley, the right wood for interior painting and how to cool a duct-free home. Scroll down to read more.
Continue ReadingMAXWELL’S TIPS: Neater Caulking Application, Double Deck Board Life, Repairable Wood Finish
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about getting neat caulking results, doubling the life of your deck boards and using a oil stain to create a repairable wood finish.
Continue ReadingQ & A: How do I repair a deep crack in my concrete slab and add flexibility to prevent the crack from growing?
Repair a crack in your concrete slab: Q: Hello Mr. Maxwell; Thanks for previous help re Lichen & Roof problems. Now have found that I have a crack some 6″ deep x approx. 2″ wide x 5 feet long where, […]
Continue ReadingINFO RESOURCE: Finding Products to Kill Mold
Check out Steve’s list of mold control product numbers from various suppliers across North America. No need to rely on store clerks to find products they don’t know exist. Just give them the number if they’re baffled – and they often are!
Continue ReadingFRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake
A long-time reader is about to waste time and money doing something to her fence that a lot of people are confused about. Read her email and my answer:
Continue ReadingHow to Kill Mold: Reliable Advice on Getting Rid of Mold
Watch Steve explain how to safely and effectively kill mold at your place. There’s nothing complicate about it, you just need to do the right things in the right way.
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