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Ceramic Tiles Done Right
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to DIY homeowners how to properly lay down ceramic tile.
Novitherm Heat Reflectors
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why Novitherm Heat Reflectors are among his best find picks.
Concrete-Friendly Floor Prep
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses two easy options for finished floors over concrete.
Basement Finishing Fundamentals
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles finishing a basement and some of the obstacles do-it-yourself homeowners come across.
3 Tips for Building Retaining Walls That Last
There are 3 keys to creating and maintaining a sturdy stone retaining wall: proper drainage, mechanical reinforcement, and geogrid features.
4 Steps to a Reliable and Efficient Tile Installation
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives 4 steps to proper ceramic tile installation.
4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides DIY homeowners with four tips on how to properly trim doors and windows and…
Basement Finishing Tips that Prevent Mold
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tackles the health and safety issues related to mold occurring in basements and how to…
Basement Finishing Guide
Download a visual guide to Steve Maxwell’s Basement Finishing Tips in PDF file format. It will help you prevent mold.
Drylok – Where to Find This Waterproof Coating
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, likes the waterproof coating solution called Drylok as a way to get a mold free…
The 3 Phases of Installing Ceramic Tiles for Life
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out how ceramic tiles can be aesthetically appealing and long-lasting.
Canadian Lab Names Low-Flow Toilets that Work
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell informs homeowners about a Canadian lab approved low-flow toilet that helps in the fight to…
Finishing the Basement
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells homeowners about the nuts-and-bolts of a successful basement renovation.
Basement Finishing Basics
Is the basement finished yet? Steve Maxwell talks about three things one should consider regarding their basement: moisture, insulation, and…
Radiant Hydronic Heating
Homeowners can heat their feet with hydronics more easily than they think with in-floor heating systems, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s…
Low Down on Low-Flow Toilets and 4 Tips on How To Install Them
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, discusses water conserving low-flow toilet alternatives and gives DIY-ers 4 handy installation tips.
Key-Free Door Lock Systems Worth a Look
Most afternoons when I stepped off the school bus during my junior high years Mom was home, but every so…
Finger-Scan Locks are a Security System the Reduces Entry Hassles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about a smart idea regarding home security that’s right at their fingertips.
Central Vacs Made Easy
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests that homeowners increase their home’s value by adding a central vac system.
With Heating System Energy Savings, there’s More than Meets the Eye
When lowering your home heating costs, exactly where you spend your energy-upgrade dollars is the most important decision you’ll make,…
Finishing Your Basement Right
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, goes over basement finishing fundamentals including insulation, mold, and waterproofing.
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