Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out how to install a roof that’ll last 50 years with the right fiberglass shingles, ventilation, and underlay.
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LAMINATE FLOORING: Download a Free Hands-On How-To Guide
“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for picking and installing the right laminate wood flooring for your home.
Continue ReadingMask for Painting So It Really Works & Make Perfectly Neat Caulking Joints
This simple, tool-free caulking technique will change the way you apply sealants forever – get professional results, even if you’ve never applied caulking before. Watch until the end of this video to see how it’s done.
Continue ReadingHow to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Video Lesson
I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too much wood in a house. That’s where paint can help. Prepare those old, brown varnished cabinets properly and a new coat of paint […]
Continue ReadingCanadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute Video Tour
Like slate roofs but not the high price? Check out this review of a slate substitute that’s half the price and less than half the weight.
Continue ReadingONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of circular saw blades is like poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s the latest offering in an old tool category, and […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: Is Knotty Pine Good For a Finished Floor?
Q: Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor? We’ve read your recommendations on this material, and would love to use it, but we’ve been advised not to. We’re told the wood will probably buckle, crack and split […]
Continue ReadingWOOD FINISHING: Get the Most From Water Based Stains
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, shows how DIY homeowners can get the most from water based wood finishing products.
Continue ReadingINSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two Videos!)
Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + video below: A wheelchair ramp is the single most important feature you can build into your home to make it more user-friendly for people with physical challenges. The thing is, a wheelchair ramp has to be built […]
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