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
Learning & How-To
Q&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox They never get wet and I keep the lid closed, but somehow...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
Article
Simple Valve Extends Water Pump Life
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Do you have a rural or cottage water system Millions of people do, and how long your water pump lasts depends in part...Continue Reading
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INSULATION PROGRAMS: Government $$$ to Help Pay for Your...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
It’s cold again, and before long most of North America is frigid enough to kill you And while your house will...Continue Reading
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Syrian Refugees & Canadian Winters
Updated on July 5th, 2021
There’s a move afoot on the island where I live to sponsor Syrian refugee families Enough money for six families has...Continue Reading
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The Real Magic of DIY
Updated on July 5th, 2021
There’s a hidden source of joy that’s both deeply satisfying and more thoroughly forgotten than ever It’s the...Continue Reading
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Workshop Date Nights
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Back in the summer, my wife, Mary, ventured into a backwoods antique shop near our home on Manitoulin Island It’s run...Continue Reading