Sidebars on Ceramic Tile Flooring
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the installation challenges involved in laying large, ceramic tiles.
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Little Things Make Big Differences with Basement Floors
Steve Maxwell retells a basement flooring disaster, how it could have been avoided, and lists possible solutions along with their pros and cons.
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Ceramic Tiles Done Right
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to DIY homeowners how to properly lay down ceramic tile.
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Novitherm Heat Reflectors
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why Novitherm Heat Reflectors are among his best find picks.
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Concrete-Friendly Floor Prep
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses two easy options for finished floors over concrete.
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Basement Finishing Fundamentals
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles finishing a basement and some of the obstacles do-it-yourself homeowners come across.
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3 Tips for Building Retaining Walls That Last
There are 3 keys to creating and maintaining a sturdy stone retaining wall: proper drainage, mechanical reinforcement, and geogrid features.
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4 Steps to a Reliable and Efficient Tile Installation
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives 4 steps to proper ceramic tile installation.
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4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides DIY homeowners with four tips on how to properly trim doors and windows and with what tools.
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Basement Finishing Tips that Prevent Mold
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles the health and safety issues related to mold occurring in basements and how to finish successfully.
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Basement Finishing Guide
Download a visual guide to Steve Maxwell’s Basement Finishing Tips in PDF file format. It will help you prevent mold.
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Drylok – Where to Find This Waterproof Coating
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, likes the waterproof coating solution called Drylok as a way to get a mold free basement. Here is where to find it.
