Home Interiors

For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop plumbing…

If you care about optimizing your health and energy level, you’ve probably come to realize that little lifestyle practices can…

Question: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter when I’m not there? The floor…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains four insulation options to ensure your new home or addition is energy efficient.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines water wells and discusses pumps as well as the trickle system.

Aging in place in your own home is a hot topic these days, but the various pieces of information needed…

Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented…

Don’t be fooled by tricky language that makes convincing but false claims about energy efficiency. Get the basics of home…

With the help of a friend, my wife and I finished painting the entire interior of our house a while…

Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.

The phrase “cold feet” is more than just something someone says when they’ve lost enthusiasm. In some houses it’s a…

Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house? Perhaps one you built yourself with your own hands?…

81-year-old Marc Smith has been making and selling specialty windows since 2000, and he’s been doing it online. He was…

Adding daylight to your home is one of the best things you can do and it’s the ultimate green energy…

Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried…

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains the advantages of using infrared thermological technology to find heat loss spots in your…

Question: How should my husband and I choose an architect? We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed with…

Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building…

Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how carbon monoxide detectors are more important than ever for indoor air quality in…