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

Compact Stairs Make Attics Accessible

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares with homeowners an innovative attic stair solution to make access easier.

3 Steps to Successful Windows

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out three steps to successful window renovations.

Understanding Energy-Focused Building Codes

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the EnerGuide home building energy efficiency ratings in place in Canada.

Durable Energy-Efficient Stucco

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of a modern stucco system: exterior insulation and finishing system or EIFS.

Install a Bathroom Wherever You Want

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, introduces a way for homeowners to place bathrooms anywhere around their home.

Modern Innovation Delivers Reliable Ceramic Tiles

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines how using uncoupling membrane during ceramic tile installations can help maintain your flooring.

Philosophy Makes Home Building and Renovation Projects Better

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.

Skills Are Only Part of Home Improvement Success

Steve Maxwell explains the importance of how homeowners handle unforeseen problems as they emerge in the home, especially in relation to time.

Warm, Dry, Comfortable Basement Floors

OVRx opens eyes to better basement building and renovating, as demonstrated in this video by Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Great Cedar Shingles and Fasteners

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells homeowners looking to build new homes, cottages, or cabins, or renovate their siding about cedar wood shingles.