Home Exteriors

In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building…

Planning a new asphalt shingle roof? The question I answered from a subscriber may help you get a better roof…

Walking down the pest control aisle at any home improvement store reveals dozens of products, sprays, baits, granules, foggers, each…

Utility spaces rarely get a second thought until something goes wrong. The area behind the water heater, the gap where…

Every fall, Grand Rapids homeowners notice the same seasonal visitor working its way indoors: the brown marmorated stink bug. These…

Most homeowners think of exterior repairs as a matter of curb appeal or general upkeep. Replacing a section of siding…

Okay, so let’s talk about something that honestly doesn’t get enough credit—glass tile. Have you ever walked into a kitchen…

Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the…

One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter…

QUESTION: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t…

There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add…

Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of…

If you’ve ever pulled up a section of baseboard during a DIY project and found a fine trail of sawdust-like…

Ants are among the most common household pests in the Southeast, and Alabama’s warm, humid climate creates ideal conditions for…

Every time you look up lawn advice online, you end up deeper in a rabbit hole of conflicting opinions. One…

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, has compiled a top 10 list of ways to reduce your home’s energy consumption and…

In this week’s two-video episode see how stairs are supported on notched pieces called “stringers”; determine how many treads you…

Anyone can put “licensed and insured” on a business card. When the furnace is down in January, most homeowners take…

Every property runs on water systems most owners never think about: the drains at the foundation, the sump pump in…

Older Toronto homes have plenty of character, but their pipes haven’t been touched in decades. Plumbing companies in Toronto deal…

Cottages and rural retreats are great, but not if you have to work on them all the time. Read five…