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HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Snake Oil Nonsense
Don’t be fooled by tricky language that makes convincing but false claims about energy efficiency. Get the basics of home…
HOME RENOS: How House Paint is Getting So Much Better
With the help of a friend, my wife and I finished painting the entire interior of our house a while…
TOOLS: Why I Like Multi-Tools For More Than Sanding
Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.
iNTERIORS: Electric In-Floor Heating MakesToastier Toes
The phrase “cold feet” is more than just something someone says when they’ve lost enthusiasm. In some houses it’s a…
HOMEBUILDING: Our Quest for Openable Octagonal Windows
81-year-old Marc Smith has been making and selling specialty windows since 2000, and he’s been doing it online. He was…
INTERIORS: Sunlight Tunnels bring more Joy To your Life
Adding daylight to your home is one of the best things you can do and it’s the ultimate green energy…
DIY: Stay Safe While Stripping Lead Paint
Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried…
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Use Infrared Cameras To Guide Home Insulation Upgrades
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, explains the advantages of using infrared thermological technology to find heat loss spots in your…
HOMES & RENOS: Follow This Design Approach to Truly Make a Place Your Own
Question: How should my husband and I choose an architect? We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed with…
TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building…
ENERGY: Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit…
INTERIORS: How to Paint Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets
I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too much wood in…
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own HRV and Save $$$
If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should consider adding…
OFF-GRID ENERGY: Take a Tour of Solar & Wind Off Grid System
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage? How about wind energy? Let me…
BASEMENTS: See My Favourite Exterior System & Learn Why Mold Hates It
Most basements are finished far more poorly than they should be, and exterior basement walls are often the most serious…
INTERIORS: A Better Way to Install Door & Window Trim
There’s a better way to install trim. Instead of cutting, fitting and nailing each piece separately, check out this faster…
INSULATION: Why Modern Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a…
HOME REPAIRS: “How to Repair Concrete Cracks in a Floor (and Walls)?”
A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete…
hOME IMPROVEMENTS: Meet Danish Inventor Brought the World the Roof Window Skylight
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, educates homeowners on Villum Kann Rasmussen, inventor of the roof window skylight.
RENOVATIONS: Porch Lifts & Government Help for Senior-Living Upgrades
If you’re a senior citizen, or you’re physically challenged, you should know about the financial help available for helping you…
BASEMENT COLD ROOM FIX: Download Plans to Stop Ice & Frost
Do you have a cold room that is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? Steve…
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