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Quick Fixes for a Home That’s Always Too Hot or Too Cold
If your home constantly feels too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, it’s not only uncomfortable…
WET CEILINGS IN DRY WEATHER? Learn Why Your Ceiling Gets Damp Each Winter
Question: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall?…
WATERBASED URETHANE: Apply It So It Actually Looks Great
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply…
Transform Your Living Room Into a Multi-Functional Space With a Sofa Bed
Your living room doesn’t have to be run-of-the-mill, not when there are ways to transform it into a multi-functional space,…
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a Health Risk?
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after…
Radon Gas Mitigation System Video Tour
Radon gas occurs naturally in soil and rock from certainly areas, and even though it’s “natural” it still causes cancer…
Whole-House Indoor Air Quality vs Basement Floors
Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer. This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at floor level when…
How to Make Your Wet, Winter Windows Dry
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter…
SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laundry in Kitchen
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s…
GOT FOGGY WINDOWS? Learn About the Cause & Fix
Question: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t…
Are Custom Shades Worth It? Transform Your Home with Tailored Window Treatments
Choosing the right window treatments can dramatically change the look and feel of your home. Custom shades offer a personalized…
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on…
How to Choose a Generator For A Water Well Pump
Question: How can I figure out if a generator I’m thinking of buying is big enough to power my household…
SANDING CABINET FACE FRAMES: Video Tutorial Shows the Right Way To Do It
Face frames are parts on traditional cabinets that surround door and drawer openings, and sanding them so the joints are…
COLD BASEMENT? Here’s What You Can Do About It
This basement has insulating subfloor panels on the floor, and this is one important step towards a comfortable finished basement…
How to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Kill household mold with these 7 steps for safe and effective mold removal the proper way.
The Ultimate Toilet Flange Repair
Got a broken toilet drain flange? This is not an unusual problem with plastic drainpipes, and it happens where the pipe…
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners & Carelessness Can Lead to Unnecessary Calamity
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how a contractor cutting costs and corners can snowball into disasters with one basement…
DIY vs Hiring a Pro: What’s Best For Your Remodel
DIY or professional home renovation has remained an enigma for homeowners when they are faced with picking one of the…
Renovation Secrets: Why Flooring Should Be Your Top Priority
When planning a home renovation, many people, particularly those doing a DIY refurbishment for the first time, tend to pay…
Install Interior Trim Better & Faster
Let me show you the “trim frame” method for installing interior molding and trim. It’s pretty well the only approach…
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