CHOOSING WINDOWS: How to Find Today’s Best Models
Steve Maxwell gives homeowners a clear view on features that matter when picking the very best windows for new building or renovation projects.
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Essential Tools Every Homeowner Should Own Before Tackling DIY Repairs
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…
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“Is It Okay to Keep a Freezer in an Unheated Porch?”
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…
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“Is There An Easy Way to Fix Worn Wooden Floors?”
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…
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BARNDOMINIUMS: What You Need to Know About This Architectural Lifestyle Trend
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…
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PEST CONTROL: How to Get Rid of Ants
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…
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“What Interior Design Features Make Sense for Aging in Place at Home?”
Question: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible? I’m 68 and researching these issues now because I want to put them in place in my own…
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INFLOOR HEATING RETROFIT: Installation is Possible at Almost Any Stage
Learn how hydronic infloor heating can be added to an existing house.
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STRONG, WATERPROOF, VERSATILE FOAMBOARD: A Great Way to Set Ceramic Tiles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about KERDI-BOARD, a new product to make tiling easier, specifically ceramic tiles.
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OLDER HOMES: Deciding Which Issues Matter and How Much
A number of years ago a friend of mine had enough of living in a dim, smelly, noisy apartment building, and on my advice made the leap to buy the only house she could afford – a simple, $100K place…
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Garage storage in Calgary: what actually works
Almost nobody uses their garage just for the car anymore. In a study we ran in early 2026, only 2% of garage owners used the space exclusively for parking. The other 98% were storing an average of 4.3 different categories…
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VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action
Watch as Steve uses a heavy duty breathable building wrap typically used on roofs and how fast it’s attached using a cap stapler.
