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.
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TECH REPORT: Why You Should Love LED Light Bulbs
The home lighting landscape is changing and energy saving LED lighting is becoming a more affordable and efficient way to brighten our lives. See why it’s the technology the world will run with.
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OLD-TIME STONEWORK: How I Build with Real Stone in Real Ways
While you can’t become a masonry expert by reading an article, you can tackle this DIY traditional masonry stone project with the right tools and following these instructions.
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Q & A: How do I repair a deep crack in my concrete slab and add flexibility to prevent the crack from growing?
Repair a crack in your concrete slab: Q: Hello Mr. Maxwell;Thanks for previous help re Lichen & Roof problems. Now have found that I have a crack some 6″ deep x approx. 2″ wide x 5 feet long where, over…
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Planning to finish your basement? Don’t make the mistake so many homeowners and contractors do. Steve’s video shows how to discourage mold, mildew and mustiness by design.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Cedar Sidewall Shingles Drainage
Got a building where vinyl siding just wouldn’t look right? Cedar shingles used as exterior siding is an excellent option. Watch Steve show how to create back-of-shingle drainage to boost working life even more.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Double Life of Wooden Deck Plans
Watch Steve’s deck construction video tutorial and see how to easily double deck board life by design. It makes a big difference, even with pressure treated and cedar lumber, too.
