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.
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Maxwell’s Tips – DIY Laminate Floor Installation & Dealing With Household Bats
in this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about DIY laminate flooring and keeping bats from your home.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Is this Ceiling Crack Serious, Reno Blogging for Money and Why Are My New Windows Wetter than Old Ones?
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about that ceiling crack, blogging your reno for money and window condensation.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation Controls, Peel-Free Paint Update and Choosing a Splitting Axe
In the edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve discusses understanding your ventilation controls, peel-free paint and how to choose a splitting axe.
