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BASEMENTS: 5 keys to proper a proper & Mold-Free finished space
Are you planning to have your basement finished? Perhaps you’ll be doing the work yourself? Let me give you five…
We Buy Houses Fast: How to Sell Your Home for Cash and Move On
You want to sell your home quickly, without the hassle of repairs or endless showings. You’re tired of waiting for…
THE RAIL THING: How to Build a beautiful Box Newel Stair Railing
Woodworking tools and skills offer more than just the chance to create custom furniture and projects. It’s also your ticket…
Sustainable Interior Design Tips for an Eco-Friendly Home
Home design is all about self-expression and putting your stamp on a place. However, it’s also about making a home…
How to Stop Small Issues from Turning into Expensive Repairs
When it comes to home maintenance, minor problems can escalate quickly if left unchecked. What starts as a tiny leak,…
WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough…
DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent & 20-year Update
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes…
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Should you get one? Video Tour of How They Work
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can’t. First, they’re small. They take up little space because they…
“What Can I Put Underneath New flooring To Make Things Quieter?”
Manufactured from recycled tires, QuietDown is a Canadian-made rubber sheet material that reduces sound transmission between floors. Lay it down…
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The Most Important Wood Finishing Step
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Table of Contents Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you…
BUILDING SCALE HOUSE MODELS: A Great Way to Design & Practice Construction
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home…
“How Can I Bore 2″ Holes in a Concrete Basement Floor?”
Question: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an…
Choosing a Basement Waterproofing Contractor
Question: How should I choose a contractor to stop my basement from leaking water during wet weather? I don’t want…
Built-In Storage Cabinets Can Improve Household Organization
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the technical possibilities behind DIY built-in storage cabinet options.
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Here’s how to make your attic potential a reality.
GOT SMELLY WATER? See a Simple Solution & How It Works
Got bacteria or odours in your household water? A hydrogen peroxide injection system offers two benefits for home water well…
How to Incorporate Handmade Art into Your Home Décor
Handmade art brings warmth, authenticity, and character to any home. While mass-produced décor items can be appealing, they often lack…
SMARTPHONE CHOOSES PAINT COLOURS: Let Your Electronics Help You Out
Sometimes choosing paint colours for your home is as much of a challenge and putting the paint on, and that’s…
How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall
Got some big, ugly holes in your interior walls? Want to patch them perfectly on your own? Watch the video…
“How Can I Strip The Clear, Factory Coating So Brass Can Be Polished?”
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings…
DIY Tips for Preparing Furniture for a Move
Moving is a big deal in general, but moving furniture is more of a big headache than a big deal…
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