Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation. That’s because winter presents the greatest insulation needs – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation in the off-season…
Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers more than gas-powered generators. Watch this video tour of the technology and see how one of the newest and most widely available models stacks up.
“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for picking and installing the right laminate wood flooring for your home.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
Have you ever lost internet access for even a single afternoon and found yourself genuinely unsure how to get through the rest of the day? No streaming, no video calls, no smart home devices responding, not even a reliable way…
Some people are purists about the materials in their home, and I’m one of them. This is especially true when it comes to wood in general and interior wood in particular. Fake wood usually irritates me on a deep, philosophical…
Steve Maxwell gives homeowners a clear view on features that matter when picking the very best windows for new building or renovation projects.
Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall to putting together Ikea furniture is something we all have to deal with sooner or later. A full toolkit allows…
Question from a subscriber: Is it okay to keep my 15 year-old freezer working in an uninsulated, closed-in porch during winter? I know some people keep freezers in garages without any difficulty, but I’m concerned the motor might seize in…
Question from subscriber: Is there some easy way to fix worn oak floors in our house? We’d like to do the work ourselves, ideally without renting a big floor sander and making a big mess. Answer: Too many people assume…
It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if you could put some of those city aesthetics into something uniquely country? A barndominium is quickly becoming as popular as…
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…