How should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building? Three walls face soil and a rec room is outside the fourth. All walls are currently insulated. The door is hollow wood and I’m…
Read Steve’s explanation about why modern skylights offer a reliable, life-giving addition to most homes.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why he believes 3M’s ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape outshines all of the traditional masking tapes.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how one could waterproof the underside of a deck to create a dry storage space beneath.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes apart a Saniflo macerating toilet to see exactly how it works.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, has 3 key tips for building a covered porch or verandah from the metal brackets to considerations when building its roof.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares five ways in which one can better keep their home cool in hot summer months.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, traveled to Venice and noticed vast differences in how we live in and manage homes.
Win Great Tools and Great Deck Stain The Great Summer Deck Giveaway is back for a second year, bigger and better than ever. We’ve partnered with two of the most trusted names in pro-grade tools and deck stains – DEWALT & Duckback –…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests exploring low maintenance options before building a deck and to really research your finishing products.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the energy efficiency of LED vs incandescent light bulbs and questions why the latter is getting a bad rap.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the EnerGuide home building energy efficiency ratings in place in Canada.