Building houses for a cold climate requires things that aren’t immediately obvious. Read on for five essential building strategies for success. A lot of people miss this stuff.
Continue ReadingCOLD ROOM FIX: Download Plans to Stop Ice & Frost
Do you have a cold room that is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? Steve Maxwell explains how to turn that room into a cold cellar for preserving food.
Continue ReadingHOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a commercial construction site. I’ve been impressed with this stuff ever since. Over the years spray foam has […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Real Milk Paint Delivers Timeless Beauty
Milk paint is easy to like. It’s safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind of beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted by everyday life. I first experienced authentic milk […]
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VIDEO TOUR: Stud Frame Alternative Cuts Heating Costs in Half
Steve Maxwell talks about a unique building product that replaces both wood framing and conventional insulation.
Continue ReadingROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique Rooftop De-Icing System
Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video below. When a roof gets warm enough in winter to melt rooftop snow, the resulting water runs down the roof and re-freezes along the […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “How to Caulk a Bathtub?”
This Q&A of the Week comes from my dad, Wayne Maxwell. He and my mom live in a condominium in the city where I grew up . . . Q: “It’s time to recaulk the bathtub, Steve. What’s the […]
Continue ReadingPOWER TOOLS: Three Facts You Should Know
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that matter for homeowners who who renovate or build things around the house.
Continue ReadingRUSTY CAR?: How to Fix It Perfectly In Your Driveway
Got a rusty car or truck? It’s easier than you think to fix surface rust nearly perfectly in your driveway. Click below to watch how I use a couple of ordinary woodworking sanders, some auto paint, wet-dry sand paper and […]
Continue ReadingPowder-Actuated Tools Ideal for Finishing the Basement
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.
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