Steve Maxwell tips on Home Repairs

Warming Up Cold Canadian Floors

Steve Maxwell offers DIY homeowners two ways to tackle increasing the heat in a room above a garage insulating garage ceiling or room floor.

Not All Masking Tapes are Created Equal When it Comes to Painting

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains what a difference painters tape makes compared to regular masking tape in the precision of painting projects.

Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Energy Efficient Homes

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, discusses the safety importance of installing carbon monoxide detectors in energy efficient homes.

One-Time Wood Finish is Non-Toxic, Effective and Canadian

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines an exterior wood product called Eco Wood Treatment, and where and when to use it.

Easy-Going Canadian Paver Sand Stays in the Game

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells homeowners about a resoftening paving sand thats perfect for patios and walkways.

Wooden Floor Restore

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, walks homeowners through a do-it-yourself wooden floor protection staining process.

Front Loading Washer Saves Astonishing Amounts of Water

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, puts front loading washers to the test and sees just how much water they can conserve.

Little Things Make Big Differences with Basement Floors

Steve Maxwell retells a basement flooring disaster, how it could have been avoided, and lists possible solutions along with their pros and cons.

Thompson’s WaterSeal Advanced Performance Trial

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, has advised tons of DIY homeowners on deck finishing, and the recurring question is how to preserve the lumber.

Repairing Pinhole Water Pipe Leaks the Easy Way

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how old pipes can lead to leaks in high-rise buildings and how to deal with these plumbing problems.