Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers more than gas-powered generators. Watch this video tour of the technology and see how one of the newest and most widely available models stacks up.
Have you ever lost internet access for even a single afternoon and found yourself genuinely unsure how to get through the rest of the day? No streaming, no video calls, no smart home devices responding, not even a reliable way…
Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather? Is this ice causing problems? You might find this unique solution worthwhile. Many roofs form at least small amounts of ice during winter, but large and damaging…
Steve Maxwell gives homeowners a clear view on features that matter when picking the very best windows for new building or renovation projects.
Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall to putting together Ikea furniture is something we all have to deal with sooner or later. A full toolkit allows…
Question from a subscriber: Is it okay to keep my 15 year-old freezer working in an uninsulated, closed-in porch during winter? I know some people keep freezers in garages without any difficulty, but I’m concerned the motor might seize in…
Question from subscriber: What’s the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation? I live in a 13-year-old brick bungalow, with about 6 feet of parged concrete block foundation visible above ground. Over the years this parging…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if you could put some of those city aesthetics into something uniquely country? A barndominium is quickly becoming as popular as…
There are reasons why ants are considered pests. With so many different species of ants, most homeowners face an unwanted ant infestation at one time or another. Ants make their way into your food, burrow into wood and seem almost…
Question: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible? I’m 68 and researching these issues now because I want to put them in place in my own…
A number of years ago a friend of mine had enough of living in a dim, smelly, noisy apartment building, and on my advice made the leap to buy the only house she could afford – a simple, $100K place…