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Simple Portable Off-Grid Power for Cabins, Cottages and Blackouts
Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running…
How to Keep Upstairs Bedrooms Cooler in Summer (Even When Central AC Doesn’t Do It)
Is the second story of your home too hot in summer, despite air conditioning that’s running full blast and making…
How to Get Rid of Rotten Egg (Sulphur) Smell in Well Water
Question: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage? It affects both…
Classic Wooden Stair Railing: See How It All Goes Together
There’s something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing. That’s why I like what they call “box newel” railings. The…
Who Are the Top 5 Kitchen Remodelers in Minneapolis?
A kitchen remodel is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to a home — but it’s also…
How to Polish Brass So It Looks Right (Not Overdone)
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings…
The Old House Renovation Guide
This Guide Helps You Avoid Expensive Regrets If you’ve worked on modern houses, you already know how much can be…
Why Restoring an Old House Is Nothing Like Building a New One
I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of…
INTERIORS: How to Hang Heavy Items on Drywall
Hollow wall anchors like these are among the strongest options for securing heavy objects to drywall. Metal wings expand and…
OUTDOOR PAINTING TIPS: 3 Details That Improve Durability & Finish
Outdoor painting projects are common, but not all paint jobs last equally long or look equally good. This article explains…
INVERTER GENERATORS: New Larger Size Supports Household Backup
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Inverters are a type of fuel-powered generator, and the new larger sizes and dual-voltage…
PHILOSOPHY: Busting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home…
TOILETS: Choosing a Model That’s Tested to Really Work
As gross as this looks, it’s not what you think it is. These cylinders of soybean paste are especially formed…
BASEMENTS: Design, Function & Details of a Truly Reliable Sump Pump System
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps…
INTERIORS: Watch Wainscot Installation Process on Stairs
Want to install wainscoting along the side of a staircase? This short video shows an overview of an actual installation…
HOME REPAIRS: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a Sunny Day?”
Question: As the weather warms up in spring I sometimes hear a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of…
FLOORING: Loose-Lay Luxury Vinyl Offers Easier Installation, Toughness & Repairability
If you’re thinking of installing a new hard surface floor in your home or cottage, an experience I had working…
HOME MAINTENENCE: How to Fix Laminate Floor End Gaps
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, makes a suggestion for how homeowners can make DIY repairs to gaps in their laminate…
HOME MAINTENANCE: Watch A Moldy Bathroom Ceiling Fix
Bathroom ceiling mold eventually becomes a problem in most homes, but fixing this problem involves more than just adding a…
SEPTIC SYSTEMS: How I Fixed My Failed Mess
If you rely on a septic system – and especially f your septic system is currently showing signs of failure…
HOME TECH: Automatic Backup Generators Get Smarter
In December 2013, relatives of mine in Toronto spent Christmas in a cheap hotel miles from their home because of…
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