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…
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…
Learn how hydronic infloor heating can be added to an existing house.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about KERDI-BOARD, a new product to make tiling easier, specifically ceramic tiles.
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…
Watch as Steve uses a heavy duty breathable building wrap typically used on roofs and how fast it’s attached using a cap stapler.