Q&A: How to Love Your Deck Again
Q: What’s the best way to build a deck so it lasts? Is composite lumber the way to go? A: Composite deck lumber never needs finishing, but it can only be used on the top of the deck where you…
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PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation in winter, then shares his top strategy for improving indoor air quality.
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How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right & Wrong Ways
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying? I don’t want to use spray foam and I don’t want the job to be too expensive. Click above to avoid the #1…
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How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops
In this video Steve shows how to patch one of the most common types of drywall damage; the screw pop.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing a Heat Pump, Changing Electric Heaters and Protecting Plastic Ducts
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about choosing a heat pump, changing electric heaters and protecting plastic ducts.
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Building with Trusses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest man discuss how much easier it is to build your roof with trusses ordered from your local building centre.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Cooling a Duct-free home, Choosing a Router Table and Cottage Water Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve covers how to cool a duct-free home, choosing the right router table and easier cottage water systems.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors, Choosing a Basement Ceiling
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions regarding regarding building a deck the right way, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors and choosing the right basement ceiling for your needs.
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Insulation Education – Three Overlooked Options for Energy-Efficient Building
Wondering why frost is showing up on your walls or why your heating bill is higher than expected? Most homes are not built to withstand the Canadian winter. Use these insulation tips to keep your home warm and dry.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Heating a Basement Suite, Economics of Electric Heat and Fixing Sluggish Septic Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers questions about heating a basement suite, the economics of electric heat and fixing sluggish septic systems.
