Home Interiors

Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air…

Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all…

Read the good news story of a young family who’s lifelong winter illness went away with the push of one…

If you want to make an attic truly useful, access matters. That’s often the biggest challenge. A full staircase takes…

Free Download: Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide Thinking about installing a standby generator? This guide walks you through the key…

Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation. That’s because winter presents the greatest…

Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of…

Rooms built above unheated garages often suffer from cold floors during winter. Even when insulation is installed between the floor…

Video Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes Key Takeaways Finishing a basement can dramatically increase the usable space in a…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines his philosophy for home builds and renovation projects.

Question: Can I install carpeting over the luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in my basement? The current floor is dark…

This Tremclad rust paint review is based on more than 50 years of hands-on experience with outdoor steel. There’s one…

If you haven’t been to an old church for a while, you might consider going at least for the view…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about engineered wood lumber materials, a popular eco-friendly option.

A subscriber asked: “Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor? We’ve read your recommendations on this material,…

A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of mine experienced an extended power outage over Christmas, and like many…

Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running…

Is the second story of your home too hot in summer, despite air conditioning that’s running full blast and making…

Question: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage? It affects both…

There’s something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing. That’s why I like what they call “box newel” railings. The…

A kitchen remodel is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to a home — but it’s also…