Home Exteriors

81-year-old Marc Smith has been making and selling specialty windows since 2000, and he’s been doing it online. He was…

Masonry is the king of building materials in many ways. Watch Steve’s video on the Five Reasons to Love masonry…

Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried…

A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and…

In 1986 I was living in a 7′ x 9′ tent on my newly-purchased, very rural Manitoulin Island property. With…

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, lays down how to properly lay down paving bricks to create the best pathway, driveway…

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains the advantages of using infrared thermological technology to find heat loss spots in your…

Question: How should my husband and I choose an architect? We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed with…

Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.

Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.

Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running…

If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns may be for you. They’re one…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about linseed oil. Its supposed to last 50 years, but even if it doesn’t,…

Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage? How about wind energy? Let me…

Does your house have a water pump for delivering household water? Take a look at Steve’s review of a simple…

Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of…

A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete…

Imagine sipping your morning coffee, surrounded by the beauty of a perfectly designed outdoor space with outdoor benches and seats…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, educates homeowners on Villum Kann Rasmussen, inventor of the roof window skylight.

If you’re a senior citizen, or you’re physically challenged, you should know about the financial help available for helping you…