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    Home Exteriors Outdoors

    FRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake

    BySteve Maxwell July 11, 2014November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    A long-time reader is about to waste time and money doing something to her fence that a lot of people are confused about. Read her email and my answer:

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    Home Exteriors

    VIDEO FEATURE: How to Properly Build a Deck on Brick Veneer

    BySteve Maxwell June 17, 2014October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Watch this 3-minute video to avoid the classic deck building mistake people do when anchoring a deck to brick veneer. it’s not what you think . . .

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    Home Exteriors

    VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans

    BySteve Maxwell June 16, 2014November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Let Steve show you what goes into a great new deck or deck finish. You won’t find this information anywhere else on the web.

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Workshop

    Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions

    BySteve Maxwell December 2, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Have a Question about Home Improvement? Steve welcomes his readers to send in their questions for his expert advice.

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    Home Exteriors

    Tougher Times

    BySteve Maxwell July 16, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Red tape and regulation piled higher for tradespeople.

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    Home Exteriors

    Can You Suggest an Inexpensive, Good Quality Roofing Product?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Hear Steve offer advice about his choice of roofing that delivers good looks and long life at reasonable cost.

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  • SIP Foundations
    Home Exteriors

    How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.

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  • Finishing Your Wooden Deck
    Home Exteriors

    Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell

    BySteve Maxwell May 22, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 1 minute

    “Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for finishing your deck to have a 20+ year lifespan.

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    Home Exteriors Outdoors

    How do I replace a rusting steel garage support?

    BySteve Maxwell May 7, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one last.

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  • Worker applying spray foam insulation to walls
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insulation?

    BySteve Maxwell May 7, 2013November 3, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a basement.

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  • Basement wall with visible black mould damage.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?

    BySteve Maxwell May 7, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly afterwards.

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    Home Exteriors

    Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far

    BySteve Maxwell May 7, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares the best deck brightener he’s found for removing deck mold – Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser

    Read More Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So FarContinue

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