Your typical house maintenance routine includes mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing down any surfaces. Sometimes, you may go the extra mile and clean your windows, inside and out. The exterior of houses, though, is often neglected. Over time,…
Back in 2007, I got the idea that online courses might be a popular way to provide value to my audience, and I was right. My first course was on building any deck so it’s better looking and longer lasting, and…
A bathroom could be considered cozy for many reasons. One factor that defines it as cozy is how it can be an enjoyable and pleasant space to spend time in and how it goes beyond simply being a functional room….
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many considerations to be made, starting from the planning step. One of the most important considerations many homeowners tend to overlook is…
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” – and a loved and looked-after home exterior can make this moment even more special! Adding exterior finishes, new windows, or a covered entrance might seem like…
The air filter in your air conditioning unit is vital for many reasons. It removes impurities from the air in your home and any pet dander that may be present. If you don’t have any animals, you will still benefit…
Solar generators are portable, cordless power supplies that deliver regular household current when the grid goes down, and you’ve probably seen them advertised. Also called portable power supplies, these devices are hot now and being marketed hard. The claims for…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, contemplates how Canada will cope once its necessary to run a home without oil.
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve got a concrete driveway at your house, you already know how good they can look. Not only that, but maintaining a…
While most homeowners invest significantly in the maintenance and condition of their homes indoors, it’s easy to forget that you need to do the same for exteriors if you want the best from your home. After all, having a well-conditioned…
Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see the rate of arsenic exposure from drinking water once you look at the details. As far as we…
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it. Whether the room is too hot or too cold, fans can do a bang up job of making it…