UPDATED: 4OCT2017. The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 90-year old brick home you just bought, but it didn’t mean much until he started to talk . . .
Continue ReadingFix Your Own Septic System Cheap
Once upon a time, my 20+ year old septic system failed. The date was June 17, 2011. Sewage was sitting about a foot over the top of the tank. Sometimes it even ran out over the ground. As bad as it […]
Continue ReadingPATCHING WALLS: Course Teaches All the Tricks
The quickest way to change the look of your home is by changing the colours on your walls. Use these steps to ensure that your walls look like they were repaired and painted by professionals.
Continue ReadingGOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of Water Anyway
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines water wells and discusses pumps as well as the trickle system.
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GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast Results Every Time
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click below to watch a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane finish on any […]
Continue ReadingSURVEY & WIN: Tell Me About Yourself
Will you help me do the best possible job bringing you hands-on how-to information and entertainment that matters to you? That’s where this survey can help. Answer the 10 simple questions below and you’ll be eligible to win a Milwaukee […]
Continue ReadingNEW ROOF: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Considering a new roof for your house this spring? Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives a quick overview of three interesting roofing options.
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#23: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*CONSTRUCTION: Learn to layout a square foundation properly.
*TOOLS: See rare footage of behind-the-scenes chopsaw testing.
*PAINTING: Discover the right way to use masking tape.
*WOODWORKING: Install & adjust jointer knives accurately.
DIY LAMINATE FLOORING: Download Your Free Installation Guide
Ensure you’re not lamenting over your laminate flooring choice. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about this fast and easy to install flooring.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you might like to see what I discovered. These 16′ and 25′ tapes are the most recent example of evolutionary improvement in […]
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