How to Stay Sane During Home Renovations (Practical Tips That Work)
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.
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Tremclad Rust Paint Review: Does It Really Stop Rust?
This Tremclad rust paint review is based on more than 50 years of hands-on experience with outdoor steel. There’s one product I’ve happily used for decades, and it’s made especially for exterior steel: Tremclad rust paint. It’s my go-to paint…
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Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes and Performance
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about engineered wood lumber materials, a popular eco-friendly option.
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Home Standby Generators: Size, Cost, Fuel Options and What You Need to Know
A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of mine experienced an extended power outage over Christmas, and like many people in their area of the city they ended up being forced to move into a hotel during the holiday…
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Simple Portable Off-Grid Power for Cabins, Cottages and Blackouts
Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running water and electric power for lighting and small cooking jobs in cabins and lakeside cottages that can’t connect to utility…
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The Old House Renovation Guide
This Guide Helps You Avoid Expensive Regrets If you’ve worked on modern houses, you already know how much can be systematized.Materials are standardized. Methods are familiar. Surprises are limited. Older houses are different. Homes built before — and even shortly…
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Why Restoring an Old House Is Nothing Like Building a New One
I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of older home renovations and restorations. Because of that, I can say with confidence that these two types of projects are…
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OUTDOOR PAINTING TIPS: 3 Details That Improve Durability & Finish
Outdoor painting projects are common, but not all paint jobs last equally long or look equally good. This article explains three essential outdoor painting details that help your paint job endure weather and wear — from surface preparation to technique…
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ROOFING: How to Make an Asphalt Shingle Roof Last 50 Years
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, takes a look at intelligent roofing products and techniques that have come about to help create smarter roofs.
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INVERTER GENERATORS: New Larger Size Supports Household Backup
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Inverters are a type of fuel-powered generator, and the new larger sizes and dual-voltage output make them suitable for whole-house backup. Learn more from the video above, including how a very well-priced option compares…
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PHILOSOPHY: Busting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home improvement projects.
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HOME REPAIRS: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a Sunny Day?”
Question: As the weather warms up in spring I sometimes hear a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow. Water stains and dripping also showed up on the ceiling. When I opened the attic hatch,…
