Question: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t know who to look for to fix them. Answer: This is a common problem, and I’m not aware of any…
Choosing the right window treatments can dramatically change the look and feel of your home. Custom shades offer a personalized solution that not only fits your windows perfectly but also caters to your specific needs and style preferences. For inspiration…
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on the property. Click above to watch the main steel body of this stair project coming together with welded treads. It’s…
Question: How can I figure out if a generator I’m thinking of buying is big enough to power my household water well pump? I understand that any pump demands more electricity while starting up than while running, but how much…
This basement has insulating subfloor panels on the floor, and this is one important step towards a comfortable finished basement. Unfortunately, the walls are insulated with batts. This is always a risky proposition for a basement because fiber-based batt insulation…
Kill household mold with these 7 steps for safe and effective mold removal the proper way.
Got a broken toilet drain flange? This is not an unusual problem with plastic drainpipes, and it happens where the pipe that a toilet attaches to at the floor gets broken. Watch me fix this issue at my house in a…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how a contractor cutting costs and corners can snowball into disasters with one basement as an example.
DIY or professional home renovation has remained an enigma for homeowners when they are faced with picking one of the options in order to make their homes look better. Having said that, deciding between the two is crucial because while…
When planning a home renovation, many people, particularly those doing a DIY refurbishment for the first time, tend to pay a lot of attention to high-impact changes. While these could be anything from kitchen countertops or ornate light fixtures to…
Let me show you the “trim frame” method for installing interior molding and trim. It’s pretty well the only approach I take now.
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, has compiled a top 10 list of ways to reduce your home’s energy consumption and be more green.