WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry and Easy to Build
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Increasingly Important in Modern, Tight Homes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how carbon monoxide detectors are more important than ever for indoor air quality in newly built homes.
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FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water Line from Freezing
Got a water supply line from a well or lake that can’t be buried enough to protect from freezing? The video below shows a system I installed a number of years ago for just this kind of situation, and has…
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WOODWORKING: 3 Little-Used Router Bits & The Trim Profiles They Make
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can make a house shine.
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY: Breathe Healthier & Breathe Better in Your Home
When it comes to indoor air quality, I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that the air in your home probably isn’t as good as it should be. In fact, the air in some homes wouldn’t even…
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GOT A LAZY FLUSHING TOILET: Discover Causes & Solutions Right Here
Got a toilet that doesn’t flush well any more? Want a replacement you can really count on? Click here to learn how.
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CLOTHES DRYER VENTING: How To Do It Much Better Than Average
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about improved dryer vent inventions, which are more aesthetically pleasing and safer too.
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MOUSE-PROOF DOOR SWEEP: A Simple Idea That Makes A Big Difference
If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you know that mice are always on the lookout for comfortable accommodations. Some years are worse than others, with seasonal homes and cottages particularly vulnerable as they sit unused. The simple, metal…
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HOW TO BUY A HOUSE: Four Simple But Important Tech Issues to Look At
What makes a house good to buy on a technical level? It’s a question that not enough prospective homeowners ask themselves properly, especially as they’re dealing with the fact that buying a house is usually a surprisingly large amount of…
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How to Insulate an Old, Brick House
Steve answers your questions about metal roofing, adding insulation to older brick homes and how to prevent deck rot.
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Why Home Improvement Matters More Than Most People Realize
Home improvement matters for reasons that go beyond repairs, upgrades, and property value. At its best, it helps turn the shell of a house into a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and deeply at home. That is the real…
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COAL HEATING: Watch a Classic Anthracite Stove in Action
Back in the fall of 2020, my oldest son, Robert, and I installed a classic anthracite heating stove in his house. I thought you might like to see how it works. Anthracite is a clean-burning, smokeless coal that has about…
