Q: I’m writing to ask for the follow-up to a Toronto Star column you wrote a number of years ago regarding a septic system product called SeptiCleanse. Does this product continue to work well for you? I’ve got a septic system […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How Can I Make 30-Year Old Aluminum Siding Look Better?
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off. Other than this the siding is in good shape. What can I do to make it look better? A: Painting is […]
Continue ReadingHOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a commercial construction site. I’ve been impressed with this stuff ever since. Over the years spray foam has […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: Non-Toxic Stinky Drain Solution
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains? We brought in a plumber to investigate but all he suggested is to get our air circulation system cleaned. The problem first surfaced […]
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ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique Rooftop De-Icing System
Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video below. When a roof gets warm enough in winter to melt rooftop snow, the resulting water runs down the roof and re-freezes along the […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “How to Caulk a Bathtub?”
This Q&A of the Week comes from my dad, Wayne Maxwell. He and my mom live in a condominium in the city where I grew up . . . Q: “It’s time to recaulk the bathtub, Steve. What’s the […]
Continue ReadingKILL MOLD: Reliable Advice on Getting Rid of Mold and Staying Healthy
Kill household mold with these 7 steps for safe and effective mold removal the proper way.
Continue ReadingLOW-FLOW TOILETS THAT REALLY WORK: How to Find The Good Ones
Got a toilet that doesn’t flush well any more? Want a replacement you can really count on? Click here to learn how.
Continue ReadingHOW TO INSTALL WAINSCOTING: Choosing a DIY Approach That Makes Sense
Wainscoting is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the classiness of your home. Click to learn about the different options and approaches in this video article.
Continue ReadingHOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 40+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Going Strong
In late December of 1975 I did something that seemed normal to me at the time, but I now see was unusual, at least for a 12 year old. It happened when I took a good chunk of my Christmas […]
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