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.
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Simple Valve Extends Water Well Pump Life & Improves Water Pressure
Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple little valve that extends pump life.
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ABS Drain Pipe Installation is Simple
New product advances in household plumbing have brought ABS installation into the reach of many DIY Homeowners.
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How to Fight Household Mold and Win
Afraid you have mold? With these techniques you can fight the mold presence in your home and win.
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Replacing a Furnace – How (and when) to Choose Wisely
Are you considering replacing your gas furnace? This article can help you make an informed decision about when the time is right. Gas Furnace Facts Natural gas is one of the most economical sources of energy for home heating. That’s…
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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…
