Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Table of Contents Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you need to take to achieve a smooth, interior wood finish. Watch my 11-minute video lesson below for all the details. Transcript…
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home build.
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: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an air conditioner? The nearest drainpipe is 25 feet away and I don’t want to install plastic pipes running along the…
Question: How should I choose a contractor to stop my basement from leaking water during wet weather? I don’t want to be ripped off and I feel like a sitting duck. Answer: You’re wise to be concerned because the technical…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the technical possibilities behind DIY built-in storage cabinet options.
Here’s how to make your attic potential a reality.
Got bacteria or odours in your household water? A hydrogen peroxide injection system offers two benefits for home water well systems. First, it sterilizes water by killing microbes and it does this without chlorine. Second, hydrogen peroxide does an amazing…
Handmade art brings warmth, authenticity, and character to any home. While mass-produced décor items can be appealing, they often lack the individuality and charm that handcrafted pieces provide. Adding handmade elements into a space not only enhances its aesthetic appeal…
If you buy a home that’s on the older side, then maybe it’s what people call a “fixer upper.” You may also hear the seller use a term like “handyman’s dream.” It probably means you will have plenty of DIY…
Sometimes choosing paint colours for your home is as much of a challenge and putting the paint on, and that’s where something called the NIX Mini Color Sensor can help. I have no reason to recommend it except that I’ve…
Got some big, ugly holes in your interior walls? Want to patch them perfectly on your own? Watch the video above and learn. It’s part of my hands-on, how-to course, “Learn to Patch Walls Like a Pro” Click to discover more…