Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried different chemical strippers with no success, but have found that a heat gun works. It’s very slow, but most importantly…
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.
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…
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, lays down how to properly lay down paving bricks to create the best pathway, driveway or patio possible.
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains the advantages of using infrared thermological technology to find heat loss spots in your home.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…