What’s the proper spacing for deck boards? I’m rebuilding three partially rotten wooden decks with boards that are spaced close enough to gather all kinds of gunk. The decks are less than 18 inches above ground. Is 1/2-inch board spacing […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Insulating a Hollow Block Wall
Q: Is it okay to add wall insulation to a hollow block wall by adding a loose-fill fiber product in the block spaces? The exterior walls of our 90-year-old house are made with stucco-covered cinder blocks. Is it a good plan for […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Boring Holes in Concrete
Q: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an air conditioner? The nearest drainpipe is 25 feet away and I don’t want to install plastic pipes running along the floor. […]
Continue ReadingWhat kind of flooring can I install in our unheated, 140-year-old cottage?
What kind of flooring can I install in our unheated, 140-year-old cottage? The floors are currently covered in very old rolled flooring on top of wide cedar boards. We considered using rolled flooring again, but we don’t want the curling […]
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How can I deal with the partially insulated basement walls in my new home? A layer of insulation extends partway down the wall without a wall frame, with nothing at all on the bottom 4 feet above the floor. Should […]
Continue ReadingHow should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building?
How should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building? Three walls face soil and a rec room is outside the fourth. All walls are currently insulated. The door is hollow wood and I’m […]
Continue ReadingWhy You Can Trust Skylights
Read Steve’s explanation about why modern skylights offer a reliable, life-giving addition to most homes.
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why he believes 3M’s ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape outshines all of the traditional masking tapes.
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, finds Re-Mov the perfect product to remove old caulking during a home improvement or renovation project.
Continue ReadingSaniflo Plumbing Product Puts Toilets and Showers Anywhere
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes apart a Saniflo macerating toilet to see exactly how it works.
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