On June 12, 2012, Shae from Sterling, Virginia wondered if a light colored, floating wood floor would work well with the dark, walnut paneling in her foyer. In this video I address the technical side regarding the new breed of solid wood floating floors, as well as the aesthetic.
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Join my son Robert, daugher-in-law Edyta and granddaughter Lily as the try ice fishing for the first time as a family. Despite Lily’s disappointed expression belos, there’s a pretty big fish involved in all this. Click below to watch the…
Got a building where vinyl siding just wouldn’t look right? Cedar shingles used as exterior siding is an excellent option. Watch Steve show how to create back-of-shingle drainage to boost working life even more.
Question: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down? I’ve heard this is a better approach since you never walk on the shingles as they’re being installed, but how is this possible? Shingles need to…
If you’re gearing up for deck building, constructing a dock, picnic table, gazebo or verandah, you should know how much hand-held circular saws have improved. The best cordless models these days are every bit as effective as corded circular saws,…
Are you considering undertaking a home improvement project? If so, you are likely feeling both excited and overwhelmed. There is something special about making improvements to your home that can leave you feeling satisfied. But taking on a major home…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, likes the waterproof coating solution called Drylok as a way to get a mold free basement. Here is where to find it.