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Exterior adhesives: Choosing the right waterproof outdoor glue

Choosing the right exterior adhesive is key to good results. Here are 5 options.
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Eavestrough leaks: Two options to solve back-of-trough issues

Got water dripping down behind your eavestrough? Here are two solutions.
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Outdoor painting: 3 keys for best results

Getting long-lasting results is about more than just applying a good paint.
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Homeowner Helpers: Six July maintenance tasks

Checking on pesky critters and five more household tasks for July.
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How to get rid of ants

What you need to know to identify them, get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
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Replacing a furnace: How (and when) to choose wisely

Are you considering replacing your gas furnace? Steve Maxwell shares tips for making an informed decision.
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How to remove tree sap from wood, clothes and vehicles

Got tree sap oozing from wood, falling on your car or getting on your clothes? Here’s how to get it off.
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Tiny house case study: A cottage that rises from the ashes

When fire destroyed their seasonal cottage, this couple rebuilt with a year-round tiny house.
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Cutting corners and carelessness can lead to unnecessary calamity

A small thing ballooned to much more than it should, as this cautionary tale shows.
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Off-grid energy systems: DIY solar and off-grid living

FAQs and a case study if you’re thinking of going off grid.
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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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