Home Exteriors

Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation. That’s because winter presents the greatest…

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

Portable power stations (sometimes called portable solar generators), are an up-and-coming technology that offers more than gas-powered generators. Watch this…

Have you ever lost internet access for even a single afternoon and found yourself genuinely unsure how to get through…

Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather? Is this ice causing problems? You might…

Steve Maxwell gives homeowners a clear view on features that matter when picking the very best windows for new building…

Schedulers like YouHome Tech are perfect for any homeowner, because home improvement  from fixing a cabinet handle to patching drywall…

Question from a subscriber: Is it okay to keep my 15 year-old freezer working in an uninsulated, closed-in porch during…

Question from subscriber: What’s the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation? I live in a…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.

Need a large, economical building for equipment storage, farm machinery, vehicles, livestock, warehousing or workshop space? This video series follows…

It’s been said that “most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend.” Imagine if…

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

Question: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long…

A number of years ago a friend of mine had enough of living in a dim, smelly, noisy apartment building,…

In this video (4 minutes) learn how to use plumbing anti-freeze to protect a pressure washer against freezing & damage;…

Want to boost pollinators in your garden? Encourage mason bees with this simple but effective DIY project. Click here or…

Watch as Steve uses a heavy duty breathable building wrap typically used on roofs and how fast it’s attached using…

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

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.