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  • Vintage white pickup truck with camper shell
    Lifestyle

    Steve and His Ford Trucks

    BySteve Maxwell August 20, 2013October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Learn about the last 27 years of Steve’s time on Manitoulin Island, and the two trucks that have been part of the adventure.

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  • little girl playing in a field in tall grass
    Lifestyle

    How Much Difference Does Lawn Fertilizer Really Make?

    BySteve Maxwell July 16, 2013October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Steve describes his accidental test to determine if fertilizer really works.

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  • Two-storey house under construction with workers visible.
    Home Exteriors

    Tougher Times

    BySteve Maxwell July 16, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Red tape and regulation piled higher for tradespeople.

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  • Roofing tools on shingle-covered rooftop

    Shingle Wisdom

    BySteve Maxwell July 16, 2013October 8, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve shares his lessons learned after re-shingling a roof.

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  • installation of spray foam insulation between wall joists
    Home Interiors

    Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam

    BySteve Maxwell July 12, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, walks us through a installation of Tiger Foam Spray Foam Insulation in a garage and shows us the difference this can make to the insulation properties of wall cavities.

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  • Worker holding red cordless power tool
    Workshop

    Smaller, Lighter More Powerful

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013July 8, 2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how Lithium-ion batteries and brushless motors boost cordless tool power-to-size ratios to new levels.

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  • Asphalt Roofing
    Home Exteriors

    Can You Suggest an Inexpensive, Good Quality Roofing Product?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Hear Steve offer advice about his choice of roofing that delivers good looks and long life at reasonable cost.

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  • Basement furnace and water heater installation.
    Home Interiors

    How Can I Cool a Home Without Furnace Ducts?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve suggests a cooling system that’s efficient and highly controllable.

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  • Two men measuring pipes in the forest
    Lifestyle

    How Can I Cover a Water Cistern to Keep Dirt Out?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve explains a system that cleans roof water before storing it in a cistern, and offers directions for more information.

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  • SIP Foundations
    Home Exteriors

    How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013March 4, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.

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  • Outdoor storage tent with bikes and equipment inside
    Lifestyle

    Simple, Secure Storage

    BySteve Maxwell June 10, 2013October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, offers his experiences on how his fabric shelter is working out, plus explains what life is like managing one.

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  • Finishing Your Wooden Deck
    Home Exteriors

    Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell

    BySteve Maxwell May 22, 2013November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 1 minute

    “Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for finishing your deck to have a 20+ year lifespan.

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