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Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation Controls, Peel-Free Paint Update and Choosing a Splitting Axe
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Understanding Ventilation Controls Q: How do I operate the four separate heating and ventilation controls in my new...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Is this Ceiling Crack Serious, Reno Blogging for Money and Why Are My New Windows Wetter than Old Ones?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Ceiling Crack Serious Q: Is the crack in the ceiling of the condo I’m planning to buy a serious problem I’ve...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Cooling a Duct-free home, Choosing a Router Table and Cottage Water Systems
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Cooling a Duct-Free Home Q: What’s the best way to cool my duct-free house It’s got electric baseboard heaters, so...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors, Choosing a Basement Ceiling
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Building a Deck to Last Q: What details should I ask my builder for on our new deck We’ve paid a deposit already,...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Choosing Skylights Q: Please help me make sense of the new skylight features I’m seeing on the market Can electric...Continue Reading
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HOW TO KILL MOLD: Watch Bathroom Ceiling Fix
Updated on June 22nd, 2019
UPDATED 22Jun2019: Bathroom ceiling mold eventually becomes a problem in most homes, but fixing this problem involves...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Septic System Restored Without Digging
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Q: Is there something easier than a full rebuilt to get my sluggish, 40-year-old septic system working properly I...Continue Reading
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MAXWELL’S TIPS: How To Shingle a Valley, Paint Wood & Cool Your Home the Best Way
Updated on April 18th, 2019
The Best Way to Shingle Valleys Q: What’s your opinion on closed roof valleys In my day roof valleys were always...Continue Reading
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MAXWELL’S TIPS: Neater Caulking Application, Double Deck Board Life, Repairable Wood Finish
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Neat Caulking Application Q: How can I neatly apply caulking to the joint where my wooden garage door frame meets...Continue Reading
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Q & A: How do I repair a deep crack in my concrete slab and add flexibility to prevent the crack from growing?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Repair a crack in your concrete slab: Q: Hello Mr Maxwell; Thanks for previous help re Lichen & Roof problems Now...Continue Reading