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Steve answers your questions about metal roofing, adding insulation to older brick homes and how to prevent deck rot.
In December 2013, relatives of mine in Toronto spent Christmas in a cheap hotel miles from their home because of an ice storm and blackout that lasted as long as two weeks in some areas. Entire neighbourhoods were dark and…
If you’re considering getting an awning, pergola, or maybe one of those cool canopies for your backyard there’s one more benefit that you probably never considered. Most people do it for the obvious reasons, staying cool, looking good, having a…
Backyard swimming pools are a great addition to any home, providing an inviting space for family, friends and loved ones to enjoy a bit of fun in the sun during the warmer months of the year. However, even when your…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines how newly built homes or cottages and renovations can help us win the conservation game.
I’m hearing more about EnerGuide for New Houses, but I don’t know what it means. Can you explain? EnerGuide for New Houses is a numerical system that rates the energy performance of new homes. It’s based on a scale from…