What is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home which is mostly over an unheated crawl space.
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How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I’m finishing?
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in a basement he’s renovating. He wants to know if he should put the partition walls on top of a dimpled…
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Irwin Box Beam Levels
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells you about a new hand-held level from Irwin Tools.
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Bradley Burner Pellet Grate
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners about the Bradley Burner for wood pellet burning stoves.
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Ryobi TEK4 Cordless Tools
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, writes and raves about Ryobi TEK4 cordless tools.
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again?
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again? As I polish the metal only some areas come clean. The problem you’ve got comes from a lacquer coating. It’s intended to prevent tarnishing during storage, but it…
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How can I protect the exposed concrete foundation on my new home?
In this video I answer a homeowner who asked for advice on how to protect the exposed concrete foundation on their new home. I suggest one of two home maintenance options: It is very important to protect exposed concrete foundation. I water…
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Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Can I store paint in an unheated garage? Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of paint. We keep a small supply of paint in a metal cabinet in the basement, but would like to move…
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Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concrete basement floor?
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it’s not a great idea. I’ve seen vinyl separate from the concrete over time, besides the fact that a basement floor constructed this way won’t feel very warm underfoot. That’s…
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How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from?
How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from five feet to seven feet tall without putting in new posts? I want to install a wooden lattice above the five-foot mark. If this were my fence I’d bolt…
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What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda?
What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda? Every four years I need to replace large sections due to rot, and before painting I fill the cracks. In a week or two…
