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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…
INTERIORS: How to Repair Drywall Screw Pops
Are there little domes of ugliness appearing on your walls? These are probably drywall screws pops. Click, watch and learn…
CLOTHES DRYER VENTS: How To Build Them Better
Clothes dryer vents have got to be one of the last things builders consider when they’re putting a house together,…
ELECTRICITY SECURITY: Automatic Standby Generators Smarter Than Ever
A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of mine experienced an extended power outage over Christmas, and like many…
PLUMBING: Electricity-Free Frozen Drain Vent Solution
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop plumbing…
LIFE & HEALTH: Is Distilled Water Good To Drink? Here’s What I found
If you care about optimizing your health and energy level, you’ve probably come to realize that little lifestyle practices can…
COTTAGE LIFE: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During The Off Season?”
Question: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter when I’m not there? The floor…
HOMEBUILDING: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes & Additions
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains four insulation options to ensure your new home or addition is energy efficient.
RURAL WATER: How to Get Lots of Water From Weakest of Wells
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines water wells and discusses pumps as well as the trickle system.
AGING AT HOME: Key Renovations help Avoid Nursing Home Life
Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed…
TOOLS: Why A Reciprocating Saw Deserves a Place In Your World
Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented…
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Snake Oil Nonsense
Don’t be fooled by tricky language that makes convincing but false claims about energy efficiency. Get the basics of home…
HOME RENOS: How House Paint is Getting So Much Better
With the help of a friend, my wife and I finished painting the entire interior of our house a while…
TOOLS: Why I Like Multi-Tools For More Than Sanding
Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.
iNTERIORS: Electric In-Floor Heating MakesToastier Toes
The phrase “cold feet” is more than just something someone says when they’ve lost enthusiasm. In some houses it’s a…
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