There are reasons why ants are considered pests. With so many different species of ants, most homeowners face an unwanted ant infestation at one time or another. Ants make their way into your food, burrow into wood and seem almost…
Question: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible? I’m 68 and researching these issues now because I want to put them in place in my own…
A number of years ago a friend of mine had enough of living in a dim, smelly, noisy apartment building, and on my advice made the leap to buy the only house she could afford – a simple, $100K place…
In this video (4 minutes) learn how to use plumbing anti-freeze to protect a pressure washer against freezing & damage; use a funnel & short length of hose to get the anti-freeze where it needs to be; see how every pressure washer always has a place to add anti-freeze.
Want to boost pollinators in your garden? Encourage mason bees with this simple but effective DIY project. Click here or the image below to download full plans and instructions for free. Scroll further down for a video tour of the…
Watch as Steve uses a heavy duty breathable building wrap typically used on roofs and how fast it’s attached using a cap stapler.
Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into any home where people with physical challenges live or visit. The thing is, a wheelchair ramp has to be built correctly to work well. It’s…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about improved dryer vent inventions, which are more aesthetically pleasing and safer too.
If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you know that mice are always on the lookout for comfortable accommodations. Some years are worse than others, with seasonal homes and cottages particularly vulnerable as they sit unused. The simple, metal…