Steve Maxwell talks about a unique building product that replaces both wood framing and conventional insulation.
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VIDEO TOUR: How Structural Insulated Panels Work
Steve Maxwell talks about a unique building product that replaces both wood framing and conventional insulation.
Continue ReadingDESIGN TIPS: Three Home Design Innovations & Why They Matter
Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of innovation applied to the project. Here are three game-changing innovations that can make homes great.
Continue ReadingBeyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and Additions
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains four insulation options to ensure your new home or addition is energy efficient.
Continue ReadingLessons Learned Living and Building in the Country
Steve Maxwell passes on a few pieces of homesteading wisdom borne from his many years of hands-on experience.
Continue ReadingSIPs Panels: A Better Way to Build with this Foam Board Product
Steve Maxwell is a fan of structural insulated panels due to the fact that they help ordinary people create strong, energy efficient buildings.
Continue ReadingInsulation R Values: Not What They Seem
An in-depth look into R Values on insulation products from Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
Continue ReadingFibre vs Foam Based Insulations for Home Building
In this informative video, Steve Maxwell, explains the difference between fiber and foam based insulations to help with home building decisions.
Continue ReadingStructural Insulated Panels Produce Strong Energy Efficient Homes
In this video Steve Maxwell discusses the benefits of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) including their strength, energy efficiency and ease to work with.
Continue ReadingSIP Foundations: Faster, Easier, Warmer
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses SIP foundations, which can be easier, faster, and warmer options to consider on your next home build.
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