Steve Maxwell tips on Home Workshop and Tools

Central Vacuums Were Always Good, Now Better

Steve Maxwell grew up favouring traditional upright vacuums. Check out why he now appreciates the merits of a good central vacuum system.

Better Safe than Gory

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, has advice for homeowners who like to DIY as well as workers on how important safety and health is.

Cordless Power Tool Trends

No other category of power tools has improved as much as cordless over the last 10 years, according to Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Jigsaw Power Tool Sort-Out

In the power tool world a jigsaw is not a puzzle but rather, as Canada’s Handiest Man Steve Maxwell explains, a handy tool to add to the arsenal.

A Rotary Saw Power Tool can Cut you out of Tight Renovation Challenges

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his tips for using a Rotary Saw effectively and safely on home renovation projects such as cutting drywall.

Biscuit Joiners Power Tools on the Job

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about Hermann Steiner, who invented the biscuit joiner, and how his tool has evolved.

Power Tool Talk on Getting Circular Saw Savvy

Hand-held circular saw power tools open a wide range of home improvement possibilities, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Choosing a Chopsaw Power Tool

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps DIY-ers make the decision of which saw power tool is best suited for their home projects and renovations.

Versatile Power Tool Makes Home Maintenance Easier

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, sheds some light on a unique power tool sander he feels homeowners should know about: the Multimaster.

Power Tool Talk on Sander Basics

Steve Maxwell, breaks down the top 3 types of sanders to consider for your next home reno project: random orbital, belt and ultra-smooth finish sander.