Home Interiors

QUESTION: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I…

There is a consistent pattern in how people talk about furniture regret. They describe the initial appeal of a price…

My friend and subscriber, Terry B., asked this question about the fireplace mantel he was building. That’s it above when…

In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building…

For people living in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of fittings. Lose electricity…

Radon gas occurs naturally in soil and rock from certainly areas, and even though it’s “natural” it still causes cancer…

Anyone who has priced a kitchen has had this experience. Same room, same layout, three companies, and the numbers come…

Walking down the pest control aisle at any home improvement store reveals dozens of products, sprays, baits, granules, foggers, each…

Utility spaces rarely get a second thought until something goes wrong. The area behind the water heater, the gap where…

Every fall, Grand Rapids homeowners notice the same seasonal visitor working its way indoors: the brown marmorated stink bug. These…

Walk into almost any newly renovated kitchen in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary and run your hand along the counter. Odds…

Okay, so let’s talk about something that honestly doesn’t get enough credit—glass tile. Have you ever walked into a kitchen…

Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the…

One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter…

QUESTION: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s…

Planning a home refresh often means thinking about paint, furniture, flooring, and décor, while curtains get left until the very…

Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of…

If you’ve got worn wooden floors and not enough money for professional refinishing, I’ve got an encouraging story to tell…

Are you tired of having a cold basement in winter? This is a common complaint and the solution is not…

If you’ve ever pulled up a section of baseboard during a DIY project and found a fine trail of sawdust-like…