How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
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Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Ever wonder how to deal with old, peeling wood siding? Read on for Steve’s advice.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors, Choosing a Basement Ceiling
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions regarding regarding building a deck the right way, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors and choosing the right basement ceiling for your needs.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Cooling a Duct-free home, Choosing a Router Table and Cottage Water Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve covers how to cool a duct-free home, choosing the right router table and easier cottage water systems.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation Controls, Peel-Free Paint Update and Choosing a Splitting Axe
In the edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve discusses understanding your ventilation controls, peel-free paint and how to choose a splitting axe.
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Building with Trusses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest man discuss how much easier it is to build your roof with trusses ordered from your local building centre.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains how to choose the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin.
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OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#1: POWER SYSTEM TOUR
This is video#1 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER. This course is a complete program for designing and building your own off-grid renewable electrical system. No professional installers needed. The video is a technical tour of an off-grid power…
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DECK INFO: New Life for Middle-Aged Decks
Do you have an old wooden deck that needs a facelift? Steve offers insights on how to get your old deck looking it’s best. The challenges are different than with new decks, and so are the solutions.
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CASE STUDY: 60-something Couple Build a House
Have you ever wanted to build your own house? The story of Chuc and Linda Willson might give you encouragement. The 60-something couple designed and built their own place using local, sustainable materials wherever they could. See how they did it right here.
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CASE STUDY: Preventing Frozen Pipes in a Seasonal Cottage Landscape
Supplying your seasonal cottage with a year-round water supply system is easier than you think. Learn how it can be done with the HeatLine system.
