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What’s the most economical furnace to install in my Victorian farmhouse, oil or propane?
What’s the most economical furnace to install in my Victorian farmhouse, oil or propane? I’d like to replace the 20-year-old…
Will a light colored, floating wood floor work well with the dark, walnut paneling of our foyer?
On June 12, 2012, Shae from Sterling, Virginia wondered if a light colored, floating wood floor would work well with…
ASK STEVE: Beginner help with building a garden shed
I’m looking to build a garden shed, but don’t know which way to proceed. I can be handy if I…
Where’s the best place to locate a furnace?
Where’s the best place to locate a furnace? My wife and I are designing a new home, and our plans…
HANDMADE GRAIN: How We Grew Wheat By Hand
Canada’s Handiest Man and proud father, Steve Maxwell, tells a story about his son Jacob’s love of the land and…
Why You Can Trust Skylights
Read Steve’s explanation about why modern skylights offer a reliable, life-giving addition to most homes.
WIN A GENERATOR: Enter the “Power Up North America” Giveaway
Everyone Needs Home Energy Security The Power Up Giveaway is Here!. Our partners at Champion Generators know a thing or…
WIN A GENERATOR: Enter the “More Power” North American Giveaway
Everyone Needs Home Energy Security The 2019 “More Power Giveaway” is here! Our partners at Champion Generators know a thing or…
Lawn Fertility Adventure Part 2
Steve Maxwell blogs a second installment of his lawn fertilizing “learning journey”.
Bringing Shine Back to Classic Canoes
Find out how to restore the luster to an old cedar canoe in this blog from Steve Maxwell.
Lawn Fertility Adventure
Steve Maxwell gets methodical about the whole lawn care process in this blog on “lawn fertilizer”. It’s about lawn care…
Fertilizing in the Fall
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, continues discussion on how to properly fertilize your lawn to make it a lush green…
Fertilize Your Lawn and Garden Responsibly
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, blogs about fertilizing basics to create lush, healthy lawns and gardens.
Four Steps to Responsible Lawn and Garden Fertility
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides key basic information for responsible lawn and garden fertilization.
Lawn Care Options Getting Greener
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses environmentally friendly lawn care and two green products that can help.
Making Sense of Outdoor Pots and Planters and Hanging Baskets
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers outdoor gardening advice on how to incorporate pots, planters and hanging baskets.
Canadian Innovation Powers Green Heating and Cooling Revolution
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains a Canadian innovation that can be used with District Energy Systems, a greener heating…
Canadian Invention Helps Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, continues to find ways to reduce dependency on fossil fuel through alternative heating systems.
Get Ready for Winter Home Maintenance Jobs
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, makes suggestions on home maintenance tasks to do this fall to get your house winter…
Canadian Fabric Shelter Stands Test of Time
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses Cover-Tech, a Canadian manufacturer of portable garages.
Lawn Care Options Go Greener
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about lawns, gardens, and herbicides and how attitudes towards all have changed through the…
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