The government wants to help you insulate your home, but how do you make it happen? Let Steve show you how to find out exactly what grants and free money is available for home energy upgrades in Canada.
Continue ReadingRejuvenate Old Wood Finishes With Ease
Steve examines a product that simplifies the process of preserving and finishing old and worn interior woodwork.
Continue ReadingEngineered for Success: How Wooden I-joists, Composite Studs and Engineered Lumber Deliver Better Buildings
Steve Maxwell shows us three applications where engineered lumber helps you build better buildings.
Continue ReadingHow to Fight Mold and Win
Afraid you have mold? With these techniques you can fight the mold presence in your home and win.
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Top Seven Insulation Myths Busted
Have questions about what’s right and wrong when it comes to insulation? Steve busts the top seven insulation myths so that you can go back to making your home as dry and energy efficient as possible.
Continue ReadingFIELD TRIAL: 3M Pro Grade Abrasives
Steve Maxwell reviews 3M’s Pro-Grade abrasives and explains why it is important to sand your wood surfaces before painting or staining for the best end results.
Continue ReadingFIELD TRIAL: ScotchBlue Exterior Painter’s Tape
Steve Maxwell reviews ScotchBlue Exterior Painter Tape and reveals how easy it is to make your outdoor painting projects look as great as your indoor ones.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Watch how fast this Irwin handsaw can cut through construction lumber and learn one cool trick for making square cuts without using a carpenters square or even a pencil!
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching the interior wood finishing video right here. Simple techniques with simple supplies are all you need.
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Sharpening a Spade Bit
Keep your spade bits sharp with this simple sharpening routine and you won’t have delay those building projects because of a dull bit.
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