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Can You Suggest an Inexpensive, Good Quality Roofing Product?
Hear Steve offer advice about his choice of roofing that delivers good looks and long life at reasonable cost.
How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.
Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell
“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for finishing your deck to have a 20+ year lifespan.
How do I replace a rusting steel garage support?
Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one last.
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insulation?
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a basement.
How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to…
Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares the best deck brightener he’s found for removing deck mold – Concrobium Mold Stain…
How should I insulate my basement?
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any…
Steaming Roofing Troubles a Thunder Bay Man
Steve answers a question from a worried homeowner who is noticing ice build up in his downspouts during winter.
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck?
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck? Pine needles and…
What is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home…
How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I’m finishing?
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in…
How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again?
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again? As I polish the metal only some areas…
Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Can I store paint in an unheated garage? Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of…
Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concrete basement floor?
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it’s not a great idea. I’ve seen vinyl separate from…
What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda?
What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda? Every four years I…
How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant?
How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be building at our restaurant? I need something that looks good…
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement?
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement?…
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house?
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house? The last time I stripped before…
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellar.Help!
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellar.Help! The roof is corrugated steel, on top…
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