Why is water dripping from underneath my eaves? There’s no leakage in the attic or living quarters, but I’m concerned. The leaks happened when warm weather melted snow on the roof. The water dripping from your soffit is a definite…
I have to disagree with your published opinion that outdoor wood boilers are an environmentally sound way to heat. While they do move the fire, soot and ash outdoors, they also burn twice as much fuel as an indoor woodstove…
What’s the best way to insulate a 1906 farmhouse? My plan is to strip the interior, increase the depth of the existing 2×4 wall studs to 2×7, then install batt insulation in the deepened wall cavities after rewiring. What do…
What’s the most economical furnace to install in my Victorian farmhouse, oil or propane? I’d like to replace the 20-year-old furnace I have now. This is a good question because optimal energy decisions aren’t easy to make. Different measuring systems,…
On June 12, 2012, Shae from Sterling, Virginia wondered if a light colored, floating wood floor would work well with the dark, walnut paneling in her foyer. In this video I address the technical side regarding the new breed of…
I’m looking to build a garden shed, but don’t know which way to proceed. I can be handy if I put my mind to it, but it doesn’t exactly flow for me. I’d like the shed to be 6-feet by…
Where’s the best place to locate a furnace? My wife and I are designing a new home, and our plans require two furnaces. We’ve heard different viewpoints about where to place the second unit: basement, second floor, even the attic….
Canada’s Handiest Man and proud father, Steve Maxwell, tells a story about his son Jacob’s love of the land and eagerness to help in the garden.
Read Steve’s explanation about why modern skylights offer a reliable, life-giving addition to most homes.
Everyone Needs Home Energy Security The Power Up Giveaway is Here!. Our partners at Champion Generators know a thing or two about energy security and how important it is whether you live in the farthest reaches of the north or…
Everyone Needs Home Energy Security The 2019 “More Power Giveaway” is here! Our partners at Champion Generators know a thing or two about energy security and how important it is, whether you live in the farthest reaches of the north or…
Steve Maxwell blogs a second installment of his lawn fertilizing “learning journey”.