Home Interiors

Question: How should my husband and I choose an architect? We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed with…

Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building…

Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how carbon monoxide detectors are more important than ever for indoor air quality in…

Got a water supply line from a well or lake that can’t be buried enough to protect from freezing? The…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can…

I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too much wood in…

If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should consider adding…

Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage? How about wind energy? Let me…

Most basements are finished far more poorly than they should be, and exterior basement walls are often the most serious…

There’s a better way to install trim. Instead of cutting, fitting and nailing each piece separately, check out this faster…

The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a…

Are you concerned about the taste and safety of your drinking water? Lots of people are, but that’s not news…

A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, educates homeowners on Villum Kann Rasmussen, inventor of the roof window skylight.

If you’re a senior citizen, or you’re physically challenged, you should know about the financial help available for helping you…

Do you have a cold room that is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? Steve…

For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop plumbing…

Got some old cabinets that are looking tired? Painting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets may be the fastest and cheapest…

The phrase “cold feet” is more than just something someone says when they’ve lost enthusiasm. In some houses it’s a…