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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective tools we’ve got for boosting energy efficiency in new homes and…
VIDEO: Where to Find Financial Help for Insulation Upgrades
Governments everywhere apply extra taxes on energy products, so it’s only right that property owners get some of that back…
BETTER BUILDING: 3 Lessons Learned from Old Bricks
There’s a question I’ve wondered about for years and I’ve never yet found a good answer. Millions of us live in…
A Homeowner Guide to Renovation Contracts
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VIDEO: How to Buy an Efficient Resale Home
It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people…
FOOD COURSE INTRO OFF-GRID POWER Course Discount
If you’ve always wanted to build your own off-grid solar & wind energy system, then you can save money on…
RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing…
Masonry, Life & Doing the Hard-But-Good Things
Twenty five years ago I faced a choice, and it was like many of the big choices we all face…
PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation…
How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Ever wonder how to deal with old, peeling wood siding? Read on for Steve’s advice.
Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors, Choosing a Basement Ceiling
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions regarding regarding building a deck the right way, Removing Plastic…
Maxwell’s Tips – Cooling a Duct-free home, Choosing a Router Table and Cottage Water Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve covers how to cool a duct-free home, choosing the right router table and…
Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation Controls, Peel-Free Paint Update and Choosing a Splitting Axe
In the edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve discusses understanding your ventilation controls, peel-free paint and how to choose a splitting…
Building with Trusses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest man discuss how much easier it is to build your roof with trusses ordered from your…
Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and Building a Cabin
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains how to choose the right Skylight, Heat Pump Noise, Basement Waterproofing and…
OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#1: POWER SYSTEM TOUR
This is video#1 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER. This course is a complete program for designing and building…
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