Ensure you’re not lamenting over your laminate flooring choice. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about this fast and easy to install flooring.
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BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
UPDATED 13Feb2020: Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date and often leads to cold feet in winter and musty indoor air in summer. Too many basement floors are still […]
Continue ReadingSOUNDPROOF FLOORING: Rubber Underlay Keeps Foot Sounds Down
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell discusses a flooring rubber underlay to aid in soundproofing.
Continue ReadingELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More Comfortable
UPDATED 20Dec2019 + video: The phrase “cold feet” is more than just something someone says when they’ve lost enthusiasm. In some houses it’s a permanent source of literal discomfort each winter. Bathrooms, basements, floors over crawlspaces and those notoriously cold […]
Continue ReadingGLUE FOR LAMINATE FLOORING?: A Simple Way to Fix End Gaps
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, makes a suggestion for how homeowners can make DIY repairs to gaps in their laminate flooring.
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Leave Cottage Heat Off During Winter?”
Q: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter? The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about warping. I’m retired and don’t want to spend the $200 a month it costs to keep minimal heat […]
Continue ReadingLAMINATE FLOORING: Download a Free Hands-On How-To Guide
“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for picking and installing the right laminate wood flooring for your home.
Continue ReadingRejuvenating a Wood Floor the Easy Way
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, offers up an easy wood flooring repair tip which will save you a lot of money and hassles.
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Sandwich Subfloor Between Concrete and Vinyl Flooring
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why a subfloor is important between concrete and vinyl flooring in a basement.
Continue ReadingCreating Cozy Energy Efficient Cabins
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell blogs about creating a cozy cabin in the woods.
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