Faster, neater window trim and molding installation with joints that never open up. These are the advantages of trim frames, and it’s an approach that’s easier and better than ever. I’ve never seen anyone but me work like this, but I…
In this week’s video episode, see a weird water well pump failure issue, watch a real-world troubleshooting procedure for discovering the problem, see the installation of a new submersible water pump and more . . .
Got some painting to do at your place? Check out these five tips from professional painters that Steve has worked with. Better painting in less time is what you’ll get.
It’s easy to love the look and feel of a Refurbished Cast Iron Radiator, what’s even better is that they are not only beautiful but efficient. Art work that gives off heat.
If you’d like to install crown molding at your place, this article and video can help you do it better and faster. You’ll learn tips that I’ve found helpful over four decades of working with wood, including a recent innovation…
I began installing traditional wire shelving for the first time 35+ years ago, and the best type I’ve used so far is Rubbermaid’s Configurations shelving system. It’s easy to find online, and I’ve got acres of it installed in my home and workshop now. I’ve also recommended it to others many times.
Frozen water supply pipes are bad enough, but a frozen sewage or drain line can be much worse. When wastewater can’t leave the house, everything stops. Toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, washing machines and dishwashers all depend on one simple thing:…
Every home has dark spots. Sometimes it’s a hallway, sometimes it’s a bathroom, sometimes it’s the space over a kitchen sink where daylight never quite reaches. A tubular skylight is one of the simplest ways to bring natural outdoor light…
The term “passive house” refers to a certain style of building that uses far less energy than an ordinary home, not by relying mainly on high-tech heating equipment, but by reducing the need for heating and cooling in the first…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, urges homeowners to maintain their oil tank heating systems and avoid an environmental mess and expensive clean up.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains an alternative option to completely replacing hot water pipes when pinhole leaks appear in high-rise condominiums.
In most homes connected to a municipal sewer system, a backwater valve is a smart upgrade because it allows sewage to flow out but not back in. If your area is vulnerable to sewer overload during heavy rain, it can…