Home Exteriors

For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop plumbing…

Watch a video tour of one of my own skylight installations and see for yourself why modern skylights are so…

Question: What should I keep in mind as I make arrangements to have my asphalt roof reshingled? I’m hoping you…

Video watch time = 2 1/2 minutes June 17, 2011 was not a great day at our house. Or at…

Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, takes a look at intelligent roofing products and techniques that have come about to help…

Building a homestead involves many decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing the right type of structures. Pre-engineered buildings…

Are you planning a new home or major renovation? There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick…

QUESTION: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof? It’s a…

Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power? There are different options –…

When it comes to solar energy, there are a lot of benefits to be reaped by both homeowners and businesses…

When it comes to solar energy, there are a lot of benefits to be reaped by both homeowners and businesses…

There are reasons why ants are considered pests. With so many different species of ants, most homeowners face an unwanted…

Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.

The ability to store fruits and vegetables long-term at your own house is an idea that will never go out…

Question: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is a better…

Watch a water well being drilled from start to finish, including an unexpected ending. This video is from my online…

Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.

Steve Maxwell explains the importance of how homeowners handle unforeseen problems as they emerge in the home, especially in relation…

If you’re dealing with pesky little insects buzzing around your home, chances are you have gnats. Even though gnats are…

A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into any home where people with…

Many construction projects benefit from the services of a professional structural engineer, irrespective of building type whether it’s residential or…