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WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch a Video Tour of An Actual Cottage Country Installation
Got a water line that needs to be protected from frost? Watch an actual installation video that I made earlier this year showing a smart heating cable on a cottage country water line. This system is so efficient you don’t […]
Continue ReadingOUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working With Posts, Beams & More
UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor woodworking projects, and that’s what you’ll learn about here. You’ll find them useful for almost every project involving big, exterior wood. […]
Continue ReadingEasiest Way to Join PEX Water Pipe
Join more than 85,000 people who have watched and learned from Steve’s tour of the ProPEX pipe and connection system.
Continue ReadingCanadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute Video Tour
Like slate roofs but not the high price? Check out this review of a slate substitute that’s half the price and less than half the weight.
Continue ReadingONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of circular saw blades is like poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s the latest offering in an old tool category, and […]
Continue ReadingHOUSE & HOME: Let Me Sneak You In To See A Truly Beautiful House
When it comes to houses, there are two ways to look at things. You can see a house simply as shelter and a place to keep your stuff, or as an energizing, beautiful refuge of comfort and security. Click below […]
Continue ReadingCORDLESS TOOLS: Three New Kinds You’ve Probably Never Used – Yet
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and exclusive at first, then it gets cheaper and more widely available over time. So what kind of new and interesting […]
Continue ReadingINSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two Videos!)
Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
Continue ReadingHow to Stay Sane During Home Renovations
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.
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