Your three-season porch is maybe one of your favorite spots in your whole house. But what if it has lost a bit of its original charm lately – scuffed floors, saggy cushions, or the whole space just feels off and…
Have questions about what’s right and wrong when it comes to insulation? Steve busts the top seven insulation myths so that you can go back to making your home as dry and energy efficient as possible.
In this week’s video episode, see a simple routed profile that makes any deck look way better; watch two wrong ways of adjusting a router to cut the bullnose profile; see how to make a perfect deck board bullnose edge
Q: Is moss on a house roof a serious problem? About 20% of the asphalt shingle roof area of a house we’re looking to buy has moss growing on it, mostly near a large maple tree. Is there a proper…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his do-it-yourself tips on how to create the optimal garage.
Owning a home comes with ongoing responsibility. From leaking roofs to failing water heaters, essential home repairs can sneak up quickly—and the costs often follow just as fast. When something breaks down, ignoring it only makes the damage worse. Therefore,…
Perfectly working gutters are crucial for the smooth functioning of your property’s roof drainage system. They direct water from your roof and foundation to prevent water damage and protect your home. If left unchecked for a long time, gutters can…
Wood is a beautiful home feature, but it’s only as good as the finish that’s applied to it. And truth be told, a lot of people have trouble putting a simple, smooth, effective finish on interior wood. I know because…
In this week’s video episode, watch Steve cut into a failed submersible water well pump; see a big power hacksaw in action; discover how a nearly-new submersible pump destroyed itself from the inside out
Earlier this week we had an 18 hour blackout after an ice storm, so everyone in my area that had a generator was using it in some way. Here are six ways you can make safe and legal generator connections…
Four key tool managing tips from the Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, to help you get the most from your power saws.
If you’ve got a major renovation planned or a new home you want built, there’s one thing you can do to save tens of thousands of dollars, all without picking up a hammer or strapping on a tool belt, or…