If you do anything at all creative with your hands, you need to understand an idea I call “the challenge of a thousand decisions”. From moment to creative moment we’re all faced with decisions – many of them small – […]
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives four of his top tips for outdoor woodworking projects.
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Steve shares his thoughts and experiences living at the end of a dead end rural road during a harsh Canadian winter.
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your basement in a way that will avoid mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality.
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Podcast Q&A: Choosing Cordless Tools
A reader named Vern asked about what type of cordless tools he might need for a remote island worksite without power. Vern is hoping to bring a bunch of charged batteries to avoid the need for a generator or other […]
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Sometimes a real challenge is just what people need. That’s why Steve thinks kids need a little less stuff in their lives and a little more incentive to go out and make things happen with their own small home maintenance businesses. […]
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List to Steve responds to a homeowner question about eliminating window condensation and mold growth this winter.
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Listen as Steve explains the basics of choosing a backup generator for a reader who has a lot of “essentials” at their country home and farm.
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