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MOUSE-PROOF DOOR SWEEP: A Simple Idea That Makes A Big Difference
If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you know that mice are always on the lookout for comfortable accommodations…
HOW TO BUY A HOUSE: Four Simple But Important Tech Issues to Look At
What makes a house good to buy on a technical level? It’s a question that not enough prospective homeowners ask…
How to Insulate an Old, Brick House
Steve answers your questions about metal roofing, adding insulation to older brick homes and how to prevent deck rot.
Why Home Improvement Matters More Than Most People Realize
Home improvement matters for reasons that go beyond repairs, upgrades, and property value. At its best, it helps turn the…
COAL HEATING: Watch a Classic Anthracite Stove in Action
Back in the fall of 2020, my oldest son, Robert, and I installed a classic anthracite heating stove in his…
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate This Area Properly?”
Got a cathedral ceiling that’s giving you moisture trouble? One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern Quebec,…
ELECTRIC CORD REPAIR: How to Install Replacement Ends
Got a bad electric cord or extension cord? Making things right with a replacement cord end is easy, inexpensive and…
Top-Down Roof and Floor Insulation
In this video, watch Steve explain how to insulate a cabin roof from the top, leaving the rafters and roof…
COMPOSTING TOILETS: How to Buy One That Actually Works
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, informs cottage owners on choosing and operating an eco-friendly, composting toilet.
FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Read about Steve’s experiences using a simple, new method for staining and sealing wood.
Four Ways to Make Renovations Feel Right
Ever notice how some indoor spaces feel great and others make you feel lousy? The difference comes down to a…
Portable Power Stations Deliver Backup Electricity Without Fuel & Fumes
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for household…
“What’s the Best Way to Fix My Leaky, Wet, Useless Cold Room?”
I often get email questions from homeowners who want to make their basement cold room work like it should. Here’s…
WINDOW & DOOR TRIM: A Faster, Easier & Better Way to Install It
Faster, neater window trim and molding installation with joints that never open up. These are the advantages of trim frames, and…
SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Watch a Detailed Troubleshooting & Installation Video
In this week’s video episode, see a weird water well pump failure issue, watch a real-world troubleshooting procedure for discovering…
HOW TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE: Five Tips from the Pros & a Video
Got some painting to do at your place? Check out these five tips from professional painters that Steve has worked…
Vintage Cast Iron Radiators: Why They’re Worth Reclaiming
It’s easy to love the look and feel of a Refurbished Cast Iron Radiator, what’s even better is that they…
Crown Molding Tips: How to Get Better Installation Results
If you’d like to install crown molding at your place, this article and video can help you do it better…
Rubbermaid Configurations Shelving Review: My Favourite Wire Shelving System
I began installing traditional wire shelving for the first time 35+ years ago, and the best type I’ve used so…
Freeze Proof Drains: How to Keep Sewage Lines From Freezing
Frozen water supply pipes are bad enough, but a frozen sewage or drain line can be much worse. When wastewater…
Tubular Skylights: Long-Term Review After 20+ Years
Every home has dark spots. Sometimes it’s a hallway, sometimes it’s a bathroom, sometimes it’s the space over a kitchen…
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