Home Exteriors

Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air…

Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all…

Pressure-treated wood is the most common and economical lumber for decks, fences, pergolas, and many other outdoor projects. It lasts…

If you own a septic system, regular pump-outs are one of the cheapest ways to avoid a very expensive and…

Free Download: Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide Thinking about installing a standby generator? This guide walks you through the key…

Fabric structure buildings have become a popular option for barns, equipment storage, workshops and agricultural buildings. Compared with traditional framed…

Refinishing a fiberglass exterior door (and wood ones, too) is a job many homeowners assume requires a professional. In reality,…

Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of…

Outdoor wood boilers rely on combustion air to burn wood efficiently. If the blower fan supplying air to the fire…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.

This Tremclad rust paint review is based on more than 50 years of hands-on experience with outdoor steel. There’s one…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about engineered wood lumber materials, a popular eco-friendly option.

A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of mine experienced an extended power outage over Christmas, and like many…

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

This Guide Helps You Avoid Expensive Regrets If you’ve worked on modern houses, you already know how much can be…

I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of…

Outdoor painting projects are common, but not all paint jobs last equally long or look equally good. This article explains…

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

Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Inverters are a type of fuel-powered generator, and the new larger sizes and dual-voltage…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home…

Question: As the weather warms up in spring I sometimes hear a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of…