Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see the rate of arsenic exposure from drinking water once you look at the details. As far as we…
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it. Whether the room is too hot or too cold, fans can do a bang up job of making it…
Your furnace is an important part of your home and with regular maintenance it will serve you well for decades. Proper maintenance of your furnace includes noticing strange noises that come from it. These noises indicate that your furnace is…
Steve Maxwell raves about Novitherm Heat reflectors and explains how they increase heat, lower heating bills, and are easy to install.
A stylish and attractive kitchen backsplash always adds a unique detail to your kitchen space and crafts a ‘complete’ look. However, if you are looking for a budget-friendly option to update your kitchen, peel and stick tiles can be a…
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me thinking that you might like to know how I did it. A small device called a…
Q: How do you get water from the automatic basement distiller I’ve seen in your videos so the water is upstairs where you can use it? You don’t go downstairs every time you need drinking water, right? A: We get…
The process of buying and/or selling a house requires a lot of steps, many of which are mandatory. It’s tempting to cut costs on home repairs or general upkeep during the final stretch, but a savvy insurance inspector will see…
Q: Where can I find the Insul-Armor all-foam subfloor panels you mentioned in a video and on your website? I’m finishing my basement and want to do the floor as well as possible. Can these be used under any kind…
Transformer furniture is just as the name suggests. It takes on different forms, providing multiple uses, especially useful for small spaces. Sometimes called “transforming furniture”, it helps to comfortably equip any interior space, taking into account the floor area of the…
The best vacuum for your lifestyle depends on many factors. These include your floors, the types of messes you regularly clean, whether you suffer from allergies, and your budget. What works for one person could be ineffective or annoying for…
A few years ago I got an email from Mark K. He’s from British Columbia, Canada, and he’s been asking me questions over a few years as he builds his beautiful log home. Mark’s latest questions have to do with…