BETTER DECKS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.
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RESTORATION: See How I Breathed New Life Into My First Building Project
In 1986 I was living in a 7′ x 9′ tent on my newly-purchased, very rural Manitoulin Island property. With no buildings on the place yet, it felt like moving into a fancy hotel when I built a 10′ x…
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EXTERIORS: Two Overlooked Essentials for Great Paving Brick Installations
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, lays down how to properly lay down paving bricks to create the best pathway, driveway or patio possible.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Use Infrared Cameras To Guide Home Insulation Upgrades
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains the advantages of using infrared thermological technology to find heat loss spots in your home.
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HOMES & RENOS: Follow This Design Approach to Truly Make a Place Your Own
Question: How should my husband and I choose an architect? We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed with interesting topography. We envision a small, green home, perhaps using water reclamation technology and solar energy, incorporating local materials. How…
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TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 50 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building…
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CONSTRUCTION: Pole Barn Building Visual Guide & Instructions
If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns may be for you. They’re one of the fastest, most cost-effective way to build permanent, solid shelter space for equipment storage, livestock shelter, a vehicle garage…
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EXTERIORS: 15+ Years Experiences With Allback Linseed Oil Paint
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about linseed oil. Its supposed to last 50 years, but even if it doesn’t, hes still glad he bought it.
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OFF-GRID ENERGY: Take a Tour of Solar & Wind Off Grid System
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage? How about wind energy? Let me to tell you a true story about a couple who built an off-grid energy system way back in 1998 that’s…
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PLUMBING: Simple Valve Extends WELL Pump Life & Improves Pressure Consistency
Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.
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TOOL TEST: Circular Saw Blade Made For Wood But Cuts Steel
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of blade handles a whole bunch of deck screws and an angled rip cut. It’s made by Diablo, a company that…
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HOME REPAIRS: “How to Repair Concrete Cracks in a Floor (and Walls)?”
A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete slab. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about this, a lot of bad products that won’t work long term, with limited…
