If ever your basement was going to smell musty, the height of hot summer weather is when it’s most likely to happen. The thing is, musty basements are more than just annoying. They’re also an indication of poor indoor air…
Home thermostats have come a long way since the early mercury and bimetal models from years ago. Modern smart thermostats give you intelligent temperature control and the ability to reduce your energy use, which can lower costs and increase comfort….
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Back on July 26, 2018 I laid the last stone in the last of four peaks in this…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.
From everything I see, modern kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors in many homes are in bad shape. It’s mostly because of faulty European-style hinges. Doors sag, they hit each other, or they do a funny flip-flop when you move them,…
People who live in Lemoyne and the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania experience temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s Fahrenheit in the summer. In the winter, the weather dips below freezing, and hovers in the mid-20s to 40-degree range. Throughout…
The centrepiece of many a great man cave, poker is an easy and accessible path to having a great evening of competition between friends. While the classic card game can be played anywhere, creating a dedicated space that emphasizes the…
When searching for their dream home, many people focus on the house design and its location. However, due diligence is important when buying a house to ensure you get the best value for your money and save costs from early…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to homeowners the benefits, technicalities, and choices one has with recessed lighting.
It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood. One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a jack knife to carve Roman numerals into the edges of wooden window sashes and their matching storm windows at the…
If you’re interested in saving tons of money building great kitchen cabinets, built-ins or a bathroom vanity, all while working in your garage or basement, then I’ve got some specific things to show you. In fact, I’ve already started showing people how to build cabinets like the ones you see here.
Coloured wood finishing oils are beautiful and repairable, and that’s why they work exceptionally well on surfaces that get regular wear. When the surface is looking a little tired, just clean it well and apply more oil. This is much…