With rising food costs and increasing concerns about pesticide use, growing your own vegetables isn’t just going to be a hobby–it’s one smart and healthier option. This way, you can forget your endless march to the supermarket looking for “fresh”…
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell discusses a flooring rubber underlay to aid in soundproofing.
In this blog Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest Man, shares insights acquired on a visit to Durban, South Africa on how geography affects how we build houses.
In October 1985, I cut through a tumbledown wire fence and drove my 18 year-old pickup truck onto the vacant rural property I’d just spent my life savings to buy. I was a 22 year-old dreamer back then, with a…
This question comes from my dad, Wayne Maxwell. He and my mom live in a condominium in the Canadian city where I grew up . . . Q: “It’s time to recaulk the bathtub, Steve. What’s the best kind of…
Table saws are powerful tools, but you need to know how to operate one safely. This video shows what I watch for when I’m using any table saw.
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent doing something else. That’s why Ottawa, Canada timber framer Ray Gibbs is worth meeting. He spent a 34-year career working as an…
If you’re planning to finish or refinish your basement, I have both a warning and a recommendation. Experiences that my daughter, Katherine, and her family had a while back in an Airbnb reminded me of all this. Whole-House Mustiness The…
Do you sometimes get large amounts of ice build-up on your roof in winter? Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video above. When a roof gets warm enough in winter to…
Join me in my Manitoulin Island, Canada workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the home shop. Learn what MIG welding for non-professional beginners is all about and see the creative possibilities in action. Click…
Home renovation can feel overwhelming. You’re eager to see the transformation, but the process itself often seems daunting. There are countless decisions to make, from choosing the right colors to staying within budget. Missteps can lead to stress, delays, and…
When it comes to houses, there are two ways to look at things. You can see a house simply as shelter and a place to keep your stuff, or as an energizing, beautiful refuge of comfort and security. Click above…