Home Renovation advice from Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man

Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions

Have a Question about Home Improvement? Steve welcomes his readers to send in their questions for his expert advice.

Cash-Only Mentality Ruining Home Improvement Scene

Paying contractors in cash is a bad idea that is leading to some unfortunate consequences for Homeowners and Home Professionals.

ABS Drain Pipe Installation is Simple

New product advances in household plumbing have brought ABS installation into the reach of many DIY Homeowners.

Tougher Times

Red tape and regulation piled higher for tradespeople.

Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, walks us through a installation of Tiger Foam Spray Foam Insulation in a garage and shows us the difference this can make to the insulation properties of wall cavities.

How Can I Cool a Home Without Furnace Ducts?

Steve suggests a cooling system that’s efficient and highly controllable.

How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?

Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.

Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell

“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for finishing your deck to have a 20+ year lifespan.

How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insulation?

Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a basement.

Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way

Steve introduces some innovative tools and products to help make drywall installation projects easier, faster and much cleaner than traditional methods.