Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
Continue ReadingQ&A: Is Knotty Pine Good For a Finished Floor?
Q: Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor? We’ve read your recommendations of this material, and would love to use it, but we’ve been advised not to. We’re told the wood will probably buckle, crack and split […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Drain Line Heating Cable Installation
Click to watch a detailed installation tour of two kinds of drain line heating cable for plumbing installations exposed to cold weather: one installed on the outside of a drain pipe and there other installed inside. Yes, code-approved for use […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How can I protect tools against rust?
Q: My husband and I store power tools, hand tools and garden tools in our garage, and they’re getting quite rusty. I’m not sure why because they never get wet. What’s causing the rust and how can we stop it? […]
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VIDEO: How to Freeze-Proof Household Drain Lines
If you’ve got drain pipes that aren’t completely protected from frost, you may have a huge problem waiting to happen. Click to watch how I installed two kinds of heating cables to freeze-proof an exposed drain line on a soil-poor Canadian […]
Continue ReadingAn Outhouse, a Misunderstanding and Some Laughs
I’ve come to realize that the ability to laugh is the most valuable home improvement skill of all, especially when you’re laughing at yourself. I was reminded of this when I left the city in 1986 to create a home and […]
Continue ReadingEavestroughs Don’t Cause Rooftop Ice Dams
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, sets homeowners straight on the real cause of winter ice dams.
Continue ReadingPRODUCT REVIEW: EcoVent Dryer & Exhaust Fan Vent
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes in the wind, and most of these flaps eventually fall off in time. The only vent I’ve ever seen that’s […]
Continue ReadingENERGY EFFICIENCY: Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective tools we’ve got for boosting energy efficiency in new homes and renovations. But to make spray foam work, you need to understand the two main types on the market. Click below […]
Continue ReadingWINTER SURVIVAL: Home Ventilation Often Overlooked
If you get serious winter where you live, then you probably need serious ventilation for your home. Learn more right here.
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