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Why Your Kitchen Feels Cluttered (And How to Fix It Without Throwing Everything Out)
It’s a frustrating feeling. You walk into your kitchen ready to cook, only to be met with crowded benchtops, overstuffed…
PLUMBING: 90 Second Video Lesson on How to Fix a Leaky Tap
Sooner or later, every tap starts dripping. Watch as Steve shows you the basics of replacing a faucet cartridge in…
PREPAREDNESS: Why The Electricity Grid Could Go Down for Months (and what you can do about it)
Our world has become entirely dependent on centrally supplied electricity, and this has brought a lot of good to humanity…
“What’s the Best Way to Level An Old, Wonky Basement Floor?”
Question: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house? The space is dry and…
HOME HEATING: How to Light an Anthracite Stove
My oldest son, Robert, heats his small place with a unique stove made especially to burn anthracite coal. The stove…
RURAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch Us Install a Deep Well Hand Pump
There’s something special about getting your water from a hand pump. Somehow water tastes a little bit better when it…
PLUMBING: My Favourite Way to Make PEX Water Pipe Connections
Join more than 85,000 people who have watched and learned from Steve’s tour of the ProPEX pipe and connection system…
“How Can I Shorten a Door to Allow for Higher New Flooring?”
Question: What’s the best way to shorten two wooden doors as part of a laminate floor job I’m planning? I…
MUSTY BASEMENT? Here’s How to Get Rid Of the Smell
If ever your basement was going to smell musty, the height of hot summer weather is when it’s most likely…
Choosing a Smart Thermostat for your HVAC System
Home thermostats have come a long way since the early mercury and bimetal models from years ago. Modern smart thermostats…
HOMEBUILDING: Watch Last Stone Being Laid After 31 Years
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on…
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.
GOT WONKY CABINET DOORS? Adjust Or Replace Those Bad European Hinges
From everything I see, modern kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors in many homes are in bad shape. It’s mostly because…
HVAC: Common Problems with Home Air Conditioners
People who live in Lemoyne and the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania experience temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s Fahrenheit…
HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Tips for Creating Your Very Own Poker Room
The centrepiece of many a great man cave, poker is an easy and accessible path to having a great evening…
4 Home Inspection Tips Before Buying a House
When searching for their dream home, many people focus on the house design and its location. However, due diligence is…
RECESSED LIGHTING: Understanding the Latest Options
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains to homeowners the benefits, technicalities, and choices one has with recessed lighting.
WOOD CARVING: How to Create Incised Letters & Numbers By Hand
It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood. One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a…
BUILD YOUR OWN CLASSIC CABINETS: Learn How With My Online Course 50% Off Until July 9, 2025
If you’re interested in saving tons of money building great kitchen cabinets, built-ins or a bathroom vanity, all while working in…
COLOURED OIL FINISHES: See Why This Under-Rated Approach is Great
Coloured wood finishing oils are beautiful and repairable, and that’s why they work exceptionally well on surfaces that get regular…
hOMEBUILDING: “Can I Build a House Foundation on Bedrock?”
Question: How can I build a home foundation on bedrock? I really like the idea and simplicity of cutting foam…
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