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How to Polish Brass So It Looks Right (Not Overdone)
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings…
The Old House Renovation Guide
This Guide Helps You Avoid Expensive Regrets If you’ve worked on modern houses, you already know how much can be…
Why Restoring an Old House Is Nothing Like Building a New One
I’ve built houses from scratch from foundation to roof peak, and I’ve also managed and worked on a number of…
INTERIORS: How to Hang Heavy Items on Drywall
Hollow wall anchors like these are among the strongest options for securing heavy objects to drywall. Metal wings expand and…
OUTDOOR PAINTING TIPS: 3 Details That Improve Durability & Finish
Outdoor painting projects are common, but not all paint jobs last equally long or look equally good. This article explains…
INVERTER GENERATORS: New Larger Size Supports Household Backup
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Inverters are a type of fuel-powered generator, and the new larger sizes and dual-voltage…
PHILOSOPHY: Busting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, doesn’t accept excuses, and explains how simple it can be to work on DIY home…
TOILETS: Choosing a Model That’s Tested to Really Work
As gross as this looks, it’s not what you think it is. These cylinders of soybean paste are especially formed…
BASEMENTS: Design, Function & Details of a Truly Reliable Sump Pump System
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps…
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,…
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…
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