Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one last.
Continue ReadingHow do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly afterwards.
Continue ReadingHow should I finish my concrete basement floor?
How should I finish my concrete basement floor? There are a few small but stable cracks. Should I fill them before painting? Finishing any concrete basement floor is optional, but epoxy paint offers the best results I’ve seen. You mix […]
Continue ReadingHow should I insulate my basement?
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any contractors who think foam insulation in basements is a good idea. All they recommend is stud frame walls with fiberglass […]
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Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house?
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation holes in the aluminum underneath the overhang of my roof. Yes, you should be concerned because you’re in danger of […]
Continue ReadingHow can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck?
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck? Pine needles and other debris are building up between the deck boards and I’m concerned about moisture build-up and rot. In this video […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home which is mostly over an unheated crawl space.
Continue ReadingWhat can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda?
What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda? Every four years I need to replace large sections due to rot, and before painting I fill the cracks. In a week or two […]
Continue ReadingHow can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant?
How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant? I need something that looks good and requires little work. In this video, Steve Maxwell answers a question from a homeowner wanting advice on treating their […]
Continue ReadingWill it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement?
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement? The slabs measure 18″ x 18” and begin right next to the wall. Water is leaking into the basement where […]
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