Design is a make-or-break issues when it comes to renovations and new homes, but too often ideas about design come too small and too late. To make your place better, you need to think about the big design ideas you’ll find here and you’ll need to think about them early on, when they can have an influence on how your place feels and functions.
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NEW WINDOWS: Will They Reduce Street Noise & Condensation?
Q: We bought our home in 1995, when it was 2 1/2 years old, and the windows have not been changed since then. The original crank-style wood-frame windows seem to be letting more street noise into the house than before. […]
Continue ReadingWINTER SURVIVAL: Home Ventilation Often Overlooked
If you get serious winter where you live, then you probably need serious ventilation for your home. Learn more right here.
Continue ReadingTECH TIP: Eliminate Winter Window Condensation
As cold weather descends, many homes develop wet windows that are prone to mold. But window condensation is a bigger problem than meets the eye. Read here to learn the real risks and discover a solution.
Continue ReadingHow do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.
Continue Reading3 Steps to Successful Windows
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lays out three steps to successful window renovations.
Continue ReadingChoosing Windows and Doors Wisely
Selecting windows and doors can be complicated, so Steve Maxwell lays out the basics of what homeowners need to look for.
Continue ReadingWrap Your Windows
Read this blog to find out what Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, has discovered that makes windows look much better.
Continue ReadingHow to Eliminate Wet Winter Windows
Due to today’s air tight structures window condensation has become a common home repair issue and Steve Maxwell recommends home ventilation.
Continue Reading4 Window and Door Trim DIY Tips
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides DIY homeowners with four tips on how to properly trim doors and windows and with what tools.
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