Oiling Exterior Wood Easily and Effectively
Is your outdoor wood furniture or deck looking tired? Steve Maxwell explains how oiling your exterior wood is a low maintenance finishing option.
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Q&A: Insulating a Hollow Block Wall
Q: Is it okay to add wall insulation to a hollow block wall by adding a loose-fill fiber product in the block spaces? The exterior walls of our 90-year-old house are made with stucco-covered cinder blocks. Is it a good plan for…
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How can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that’s covered in fiberglass?
How can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that’s covered in fiberglass? The surface is dull and scratched. The problem you’re having is common and easily remedied. The fiberglass wasn’t the only material used on the outside…
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SIPs Panels: A Better Way to Build with this Foam Board Product
Steve Maxwell is a fan of structural insulated panels due to the fact that they help ordinary people create strong, energy efficient buildings.
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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
An in-depth look into R Values on insulation products from Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
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Will the condensation underneath the vapour barrier in my basement go away after I install drywall?
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…
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Why You Can Trust Skylights
Read Steve’s explanation about why modern skylights offer a reliable, life-giving addition to most homes.
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3M Blue Painters Tape – Masking Tape That Works
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why he believes 3M’s ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape outshines all of the traditional masking tapes.
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Creating Dry Storage Space Beneath a Deck
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how one could waterproof the underside of a deck to create a dry storage space beneath.
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Saniflo Plumbing Product Puts Toilets and Showers Anywhere
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes apart a Saniflo macerating toilet to see exactly how it works.
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OPEN VERANDAHS: Old-Time Feature Adds More Than Traditional Charm
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.
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5 Cool Home Features
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares five ways in which one can better keep their home cool in hot summer months.
