Home Exteriors

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, lays down how to properly lay down paving bricks to create the best pathway, driveway…

In 1986 I was living in a 7′ x 9′ tent on my newly-purchased, very rural Manitoulin Island property. With…

Every homeowner with a garage knows the importance of having a fully functional garage. Aside from providing easy access to…

If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are for you. They’re the fastest,…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about linseed oil. Its supposed to last 50 years, but even if it doesn’t,…

One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional stoneworking…

Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage? How about wind energy? I’d like…

Want to create an attractive, distressed finish on furniture and interior woodwork? Chalked paint is one of the most effective…

Upgrading your patio does not require a complete overhaul or an exorbitant budget. Instead, with some stylish adjustments you can…

Modern appliances and building techniques can make homes more sustainable and eco-friendly. When homeowners want to be more conscious about…

Imagine sipping your morning coffee, surrounded by the beauty of a perfectly designed outdoor space. Tempting, right? Now imagine yourself…

Your roof is your home’s shield against rain, wind, snow, and sun. Yet, it’s easy to forget its importance until…

Is your house smelling musty now that hot, humid weather has arrived? I often get seasonal questions at this at…

Pressure washers (also called power washers) are a popular home maintenance tool because they clean brick, siding, decks, vehicles and…

If you do anything at all creative with your hands, you might appreciate an idea I call “the challenge of…

A while back I read an article that got me thinking. Apparently, less than half of two thousand high school…

Building a robust garage isn’t just about putting up four walls and a roof. It requires thoughtful planning and quality…

Choosing the perfect garage door might seem like a daunting task, but with a dash of fun and a sprinkle…

Do you need some roof repair because your asphalt shingles got torn in the wind? Let me show you how…

Using a beautiful lakeside site example, Steve Maxwell reveals four pivotal strategies that can help anyone interested in building elegantly…

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