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Homeowner Helpers: Top early spring maintenance tips

Keep your home safe and snug with these early spring maintenance tips.
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Brick spalling: Why is the brick on my house crumbling?

Steve Maxwell explains why it happens and what to look for when replacing it.
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5 tips for finishing interior wood

Not getting the results you’d like when finishing interior wood? Follow these five tips.
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Want to be able to age at home? Then time is of the essence

The upgrades you’ll need to make to your home should be done now, before you need them. Here’s how.
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4 tips for white washing your wood

White washing is all about applying “watered down” paint, adjusting the opacity. Here are four tips for success.
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Why you might want a renovation coach

A good one can help keep you out of trouble and save you from a bad contractor — and sometimes from yourself.
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4 tips for the best bathroom renovation

There are many ways to mess up a bathroom installation that aren’t obvious until it’s too late.
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6 holiday gift ideas for handy people

Not sure what to get the handy people on your list? Here’s Steve Maxwell’s suggestions.
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Choosing windows: What you need to know

Steve Maxwell shares three keys things to learn about to choose well.
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Porch lifts are a compact option for boosting household accessibility

They’re a compact option for boosting household accessibility. The key is to choose well.
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Winning the battle against household mould

Winter is mould season in our homes. Here’s how to tackle it.
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A multi-fuel generator boosts disaster resilience

They’ve never been more popular. You may want to consider a multi-fuel one.
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Composite decking: What you need to know

This fast-growing, low-maintenance option has lots of pluses, says Steve Maxwell
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How to choose new flooring wisely

Steve Maxwell shares the benefits of three top finished flooring trends.
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Four ways to cool your home at minimal cost

Four ways to cool your home at minimal cost.
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One-time exterior wood finish delivers easy-going results

If you don’t mind a weathered look, this exterior wood finish option is a no-maintenance, one-time choice.
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How interior paint is getting much better

It may have improved over the years, but there are still three keys to ensuring a quality result.
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Hurricane-proof homes: How to build safer, stronger houses

The Safer Living Homes campaign encourages the building of stronger homes. Here’s why & how.
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