VIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They Matter
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places. Learn how the work and why they’re essential.
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Maxwell’s Tips – Heating a Basement Suite, Economics of Electric Heat and Fixing Sluggish Septic Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers questions about heating a basement suite, the economics of electric heat and fixing sluggish septic systems.
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How to Properly Store your Lumber
Steve Maxwell explains how to properly store your lumber until you’re ready to use it. Proper storage will prevent damage from humidity and mold.
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VIDEO GARDEN TOUR: Manitoulin August 2015
Watch an 8 minute tour of the garden Steve and his wife Mary keep on Manitoulin Island. Learn three gardening lessons they find helps make things beautiful.
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OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#15: HOW TO MAKE CRIMPED & TWIST-ON WIRE CONNECTIONS
This is video#15 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER. This course is a complete program for designing and building your own off-grid renewable electrical system. The video below explains how to make solderless wire connections using crimped or twist-on…
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OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEM VIDEO#3: CHOOSING A BACKUP GENERATOR
This is video#3 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER. This course is a complete program on designing and building your own off-grid renewable electrical system. The video below is a tour of the three main types of backup generators…
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OFF-GRID POWER SYSTEM VIDEO#1: REAL-WORLD POWER SYSTEM
This is the video#1 of 15 in my course “INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER”. This course is a complete program on designing and building your own off-grid renewable electrical system. The video below is a tour of a real off-grid power system that’s…
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TOOL TEST : Cordless Yard Tools Good as Gas
Keep your yard neat and your neighbors happy with yard tools powered by a lithium battery. You no longer need the power of gasoline to prune back that growth.
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FRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake
A long-time reader is about to waste time and money doing something to her fence that a lot of people are confused about. Read her email and my answer:
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How do I replace a rusting steel garage support?
Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one last.
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How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from?
How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from five feet to seven feet tall without putting in new posts? I want to install a wooden lattice above the five-foot mark. If this were my fence I’d bolt…
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How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant?
How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant? I need something that looks good and requires little work. In this video, Steve Maxwell answers a question from a homeowner wanting advice on treating their…
