Learning & How-To
Champion Generator Canadian Giveaway
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Hey Canada, this contest is for you! As spring inches towards summer, it's time to head outside and do some building...Continue Reading
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Keep on Truckin’: How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a long...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
BASEMENT FINISHING MISTAKES: Avoid This Common Error, As...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc He...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Here's how to mask before painting and get excellent results Watch Steve Maxwell explain the problems with traditional...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I do about the cedar siding on my house It’s 40 years old, peeling, and we’re getting conflicting...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
VIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places Trouble is, there are so many...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In this video I show you how to patch one of the most common types of drywall damage – the screw pop These happen...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
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The Hidden Truth About Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If home insulation was a character in a fairy tale, it’d be the plain, hardworking younger sister who never gets the...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Q&A Podcast: Choosing a Generator
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Listen in as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of "essentials" at...Continue Reading