Got some exterior asbestos wall shingles that need paint? Read how to do it safely and well right here.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Cabins and cottages should look right from the inside. This means that conventional attic insulation is out. Watch this video to see another way to insulate while also retaining a great view of an all-wood roof frame.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Fixing a Truck Floor Rust Hole With Metal
I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my truck has been holding moisture against the metal for years. I ripped the stuff off when I discovered it, but not before a hole had […]
Continue ReadingSMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laundry in Kitchen
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s multitasking!
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60-VOLT CORDLESS TOOLS: DEWALT Unveils Bold New Campaign
From time to time tool companies invite people like me to corporate events where new tools will be unveiled. I usually turn these down because I don’t like leaving my Manitoulin Island home unless I have to, but every so […]
Continue ReadingTOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Watch and see the advantages offered by a tracksaw. Not many people know about these yet, but they should.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Masonry
Masonry is the king of building materials in many ways. Watch Steve’s video on the Five Reasons to Love masonry to see why.
Continue ReadingBETTER BUILDING: Canadian Tool Ensures Square Cuts
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to the inventor of ChopShot, an innovative tool to get perfects cuts with your circular saw.
Continue ReadingOUTDOOR WOOD: All You Need to Know About Oiling
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to handy DIY homeowners how to make oiling exterior wood easy and effective.
Continue ReadingRENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing is, you need decent tools to pull it offer efficient. Visit two people who know what that’s all about.
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