Home Interiors

On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.

From everything I see, modern kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors in many homes are in bad shape. It’s mostly because…

People who live in Lemoyne and the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania experience temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s Fahrenheit…

The centrepiece of many a great man cave, poker is an easy and accessible path to having a great evening…

When searching for their dream home, many people focus on the house design and its location. However, due diligence is…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to homeowners the benefits, technicalities, and choices one has with recessed lighting.

It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood. One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a…

If you’re interested in saving tons of money building great kitchen cabinets, built-ins or a bathroom vanity, all while working in…

Coloured wood finishing oils are beautiful and repairable, and that’s why they work exceptionally well on surfaces that get regular…

Question: How can I build a home foundation on bedrock? I really like the idea and simplicity of cutting foam…

It’s not often that homeowners get something for nothing, but in a sense that’s the case with the latest models…

The construction industry includes many operational challenges, including budget overruns, gaps in communication, delays in project timelines, and safety issues…

Back a few years ago, I wrote a newspaper column about how logical reasoning was never going to end the…

Question: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed…

Are you planning to do some painting at your place? IChoosing the right paint roller can make a big difference to…

Buyers don’t need a lot of time to form an opinion. That’s why the walkthrough is one of the most…

Have you ever walked through your home and wondered if it’s truly ready for potential buyers? Selling a property involves…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows you how to hang up clothes and your power gobbling habits with energy efficient…

Hand-held circular saw power tools open a wide range of home improvement possibilities, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, teaches do-it-yourself homeowners how to caulk properly and prevent futile blobs of ineffectual goop.