Home Exteriors

Paul Tyzek has a lot to teach. He’s an old-school solo painter in Winnipeg, Canada and he comes to the…

A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a…

Got a seasonal water system that you need to protect from freezing? Check out this reliable, economical system I installed…

Want to keep your home’s value strong? Start with maintenance. In Home Owner Association (HOA) communities, keeping up with your…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about improved dryer vent inventions, which are more aesthetically pleasing and safer too.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the importance of building straight, true, level homes.

Beginning back in 2013, I got to see first hand how a lack of household features for senior’s living typically…

As energy costs climb, efficient insulation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From commercial warehouses to residential renovations, today’s…

With lakeside cottage season in full swing in many places, are you thinking about selling your city home and moving…

Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the one I want to tell you here…

Renovating your space should be exciting—but let’s be honest, it often feels overwhelming. Choosing paint colors and flooring is the…

Windows, often overlooked, are the silent architects of our living spaces. They orchestrate the subtle dance of light and air,…

When homeowners consider a home remodeling Chicago project, their focus often centers on visually appealing interior upgrades, such as kitchen…

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

Stone, a material born from the earth’s depths, transcends its raw form to become a powerful emotional anchor within a…

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…