FIREWOOD: Understanding the Essential Splitting Axe
Too few people understand the joy and practicality of cutting firewood. Part of the trick is understanding the one tool that’s often overlooked.
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RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing is, you need decent tools to pull it offer efficient. Visit two people who know what that’s all about.
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Basement Water Seepage in My Century Home?”
Q: How can I deal with a little water seepage along two walls of the unfinished stone basement in my 100 year-old house? A: It’s not unusual for old, unfinished stone basements to leak a little, but when that leaking…
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Swimming Lessons, Swimming Pools & Pool Envy
I love swimming, and the fact that I’ve never owned a pool is one reason I’m susceptible to swimming pool envy. My first serious case hit when I was 12 years old. It happened in 1975, when the family of…
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TOOL TEST: Brushless Versus Brush-Style Cordless Drills
Ever wonder if the new breed of brushless tools really are better than brush-style cordless tools? Watch this video to see a heavy-duty test in action.
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How Canada-Proof is Your House?
Canada dishes out some of the most extreme climate conditions on the planet, and whether or not you actually live in Canada, the true north strong and free offers a challenging standard to meet. Where I live we experience a…
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PODCAST: Turning a Lawn into a Vegetable Garden
It’s not as easy as it looks turning an area of lawn into a successful garden. The tough and tenacious nature of grass is the main reason why. Listen in as I explain what I told a friend who asked…
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Masonry Matters: Four Reasons the World Needs More Brick, Stone & Concrete
If you ever go to Europe, be sure to knock on some interior walls. Every one that I’ve checked out has been solid masonry – no hollow sounding, noise transmitting frame walls. They use so much more masonry across the Atlantic than…
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SMALL COUNTRY BUILDINGS: How to Create Good Ones That Last
Q: How should I build the first small building on my 15 acre country property? I don’t have a lot of experience, but I’m thinking of completing a stackwall and timber frame structure measuring 16×24 feet this summer, then something…
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Four Tactics for Better Backyard Projects
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives four of his top tips for outdoor woodworking projects.
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INSULATION $$$ HELP: One-Stop Info for Canadian Financial Help Programs
Canadian governments and utilities across all provinces offer financial help for homeowners, business owners and industry to increase energy efficiency. The challenge is finding the details. It’s not that easy to see what’s available where you live, when the programs…
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ONE-TIME EXTERIOR WOOD FINISH: An Easy Way to Get Even Weathered Look
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, demonstrates Eco Wood Treatment, a Canadian wood treatment product that works wonders on lumber.
