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Get Ready for Winter Home Maintenance Jobs
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, makes suggestions on home maintenance tasks to do this fall to get your house winter…
Draining Cottage Water Systems
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, breaks down how to properly drain pipes of seasonal water systems at a cottage.
Keeping Cool By Design
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives homeowners examples of ways to keep their homes cool during hot temperatures.
SIP Foundations: Faster, Easier, Warmer
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses SIP foundations, which can be easier, faster, and warmer options to consider on your…
Choosing Windows and Doors Wisely
Selecting windows and doors can be complicated, so Steve Maxwell lays out the basics of what homeowners need to look…
Stairframe Metal Stair System
According to Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, the Canadian firm Stairframe has redefined how stairs are built.
Solatube Tubular Skylights
Ten years experience proves that Solatube are light tubes a reliable, worthwhile home investment, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
Moen outdoor tap delivers hot and cold water year-round
According to Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest, the hot and cold outdoor faucet is one of the best plumbing features he’s…
Little Things Make Big Differences with Basement Floors
Steve Maxwell retells a basement flooring disaster, how it could have been avoided, and lists possible solutions along with their…
Fast and Easy Structural Insulated Foundations are Warm and Rot-Free
Its taken Steve Maxwell a while to accept non-masonry foundations, but now pressure-treated structural insulated panels (SIPs) are his favourite.
Basement Finishing Fundamentals
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles finishing a basement and some of the obstacles do-it-yourself homeowners come across.
3 Tips for Building Retaining Walls That Last
There are 3 keys to creating and maintaining a sturdy stone retaining wall: proper drainage, mechanical reinforcement, and geogrid features.
Finish Your Deck in 3 Successful Steps
Steve Maxwell shares the 3 things DIY woodworking homeowners need to consider: choose products that have been tested, make time…
Learning About Beauty and Sustainability from our Nordic Neighbours
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, discusses the amazing progress Nordics are making in ways of green sustainable building, heating, and…
DIY Tiny House Building Plans from Steve Maxwell
Download free do it yourself cabin building plans from Steve Maxwell.
Basement Finishing Tips that Prevent Mold
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles the health and safety issues related to mold occurring in basements and how to…
Ontario E80 Building Code Changes to Make Better Homes. Maybe.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs Ontario homeowners about the upcoming E80 building codes meant to make sure homes are…
Basement Finishing Guide
Download a visual guide to Steve Maxwell’s Basement Finishing Tips in PDF file format. It will help you prevent mold.
Drylok – Where to Find This Waterproof Coating
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, likes the waterproof coating solution called Drylok as a way to get a mold free…
Asphalt Roofing Bits and Pieces
Steve Maxwell offers DIY-ers the perfect recipe for an efficiently-installed, long-lasting and reliably-dry asphalt roofing job.
Deck and Porch Maintenance Check – A Wise Way to Start Summer
Summer deck and porch maintenance TIPS from Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
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