UPDATED 16May2018: Millions of people rely on septic systems to handle household waste water, and all these systems are an expensive time bomb waiting to explode. It’s not a matter of if your septic system will fail, but when the […]
Continue ReadingWOOD SIDING: What’s the Best Way to Finish It?
Wood siding that’s stained needs to be refinished frequently. The longest lasting results I’ve seen don’t look good much longer than 5 or 6 years in full sun. The trick is refinishing with the least amount of effort and so […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Can you help me make sense of options for potlights? I’m confused.
Q: Can you help me make sense of all the options for potlights? I’m confused by all the choices, sizes and types. A: Potlights are also called recessed lighting in the industry, and they’re a terrific feature when used properly. But […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How Can I Shingle a Roof From The Top Down?
Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is better since you never walk on the shingles as they’re being installed, but how is this possible? Shingles need to overlap correctly […]
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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 ReadingHYDRONIC HEATING: How to Use a Hot Water Tank for Space Heating
Tank-style water heaters can do more than just produce domestic hot water. The right kind can also be the engine for spacing heating your home. Click here for schematic drawings and a video tour of how it works.
Continue ReadingHOW TO BUY A HOUSE: Four Simple But Important Tech Issues to Look At
What makes a good house to buy? It’s a question that not enough people ask themselves properly, especially as they’re dealing with the fact that buying a house is usually a lot of work. You’ll often have to wade through […]
Continue ReadingDECK DESIGN: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.
Continue ReadingTECH TUTORIAL: Easier Ways to Build With Timbers
Read Steve’s three unconventional methods for incorporating timbers into home renovation and building projects.
Continue ReadingBathroom Exhaust Fans That Really Work
Bathroom exhaust fans can do a good job at preventing mold growth when chosen and installed correctly.
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