Have you ever wondered how to keep your flowers blooming all the way through August? Do slugs bother your plants? Have you discovered how useful mulch can really be? Read what my wife, Mary, and I have learned from over 30 years with our hands in the soil.

Everything you create in life is only half the story. The other half is you. That’s why great homes always bear the mark of the maker. Leave your mark on your home with outrageous quality and craftsmanship.

Watch Steve explain his Cozy Cabin video course and construction plans package. It’s been called the best guide to cabin building anywhere. Check it out risk-free.

Read about the saga of Steve’s clogged septic system and what he did to get it working properly without digging. WARNING: This is serious DIY work. Not for the faint of heart.

Got interior painting on your to-do list? Learn how to properly use painter’s tape and patching compound to get professional looking wall prep results before you get out the brushes and rollers.

In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve explains the best way to shingle a valley, the right wood for interior painting and how to cool a duct-free home. Scroll down to read more.

Steve talks about Game of Homes, a new high-stakes home improvement show that has the potential to deliver bigger, better human beings (along with a really nice home in downtown Vancouver).

In this edition of Maxwell’s Tips, Steve answers your questions about getting neat caulking results, doubling the life of your deck boards and using a oil stain to create a repairable wood finish.