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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: Central Vacuum Systems Tour
This video is one of dozens that are part of my popular basement finishing course. This particular video explains how central…
TOO HOT UPSTAIRS: Causes and Cures of this Widespread Problem
Tired of running your A/C full blast, only to have your upstairs rooms still too hot? Steve tells us about…
RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Basement Water Seepage in My Century Home?”
Q: How can I deal with a little water seepage along two walls of the unfinished stone basement in my…
INSULATION $$$ HELP: One-Stop Info for Canadian Financial Help Programs
Canadian governments and utilities across all provinces offer financial help for homeowners, business owners and industry to increase energy efficiency…
Q&A: How to Love Your Deck Again
Q: What’s the best way to build a deck so it lasts? Is composite lumber the way to go? A:…
PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation…
How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right & Wrong Ways
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying? I don’t want…
How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops
In this video Steve shows how to patch one of the most common types of drywall damage; the screw pop.
Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing a Heat Pump, Changing Electric Heaters and Protecting Plastic Ducts
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about choosing a heat pump, changing electric heaters and protecting…
Building with Trusses
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest man discuss how much easier it is to build your roof with trusses ordered from your…
Maxwell’s Tips – Cooling a Duct-free home, Choosing a Router Table and Cottage Water Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve covers how to cool a duct-free home, choosing the right router table and…
Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Removing Plastic Drywall Anchors, Choosing a Basement Ceiling
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions regarding regarding building a deck the right way, Removing Plastic…
Insulation Education – Three Overlooked Options for Energy-Efficient Building
Wondering why frost is showing up on your walls or why your heating bill is higher than expected? Most homes…
Maxwell’s Tips – Heating a Basement Suite, Economics of Electric Heat and Fixing Sluggish Septic Systems
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers questions about heating a basement suite, the economics of electric heat and…
Maxwell’s Tips – DIY Laminate Floor Installation & Dealing With Household Bats
in this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about DIY laminate flooring and keeping bats from your home…
Maxwell’s Tips – Is this Ceiling Crack Serious, Reno Blogging for Money and Why Are My New Windows Wetter than Old Ones?
In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about that ceiling crack, blogging your reno for money…
Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation Controls, Peel-Free Paint Update and Choosing a Splitting Axe
In the edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve discusses understanding your ventilation controls, peel-free paint and how to choose a splitting…
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