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 […]
Continue ReadingROOFTOP 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 […]
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How to Kill Mold: Reliable Advice on Getting Rid of Mold
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 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 […]
Continue ReadingPOWER TOOLS: Three Facts You Should Know
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that matter for homeowners who who renovate or build things around the house.
Continue ReadingWIRE FEED WELDER: Why Wire-Feed Welders Are So Great
Affordable wire-feed welder tools are now accessible enough for do-it-yourselfers to buy and use successfully, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
Continue ReadingCLOSING THE COTTAGE: Real-World Tricks That Make The Job Easier
Autumn is a great time at any lakeside cottage, but sooner or later you’ll need to get the place ready for winter. There’s always a lot to do when closing the cottage, and making the job as quick, simple and […]
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