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How to clean, protect and repair your wood furniture.

Lawn mower maintenance is an easy DIY job when you know how.

Got tree sap oozing from wood, falling on your car or getting on your clothes? Here’s how to get it off.

One-day drop-off depots organized by the city are set to resume.

When fire destroyed their seasonal cottage, this couple rebuilt with a year-round tiny house.

Maintenance now pays off big time when the weather turns steamy.

Keep water out of your basement with these 10 top tips.

A small thing ballooned to much more than it should, as this cautionary tale shows.

Get your gas fireplace ready now for next fall with a clean-up and inspection.

A little elbow grease keeps your garage door operating smoothly and safely.

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

Keep your home safe and snug with these early spring maintenance tips.

Steve Maxwell explains why it happens and what to look for when replacing it.

Not getting the results you’d like when finishing interior wood? Follow these five tips.

Get our free bi-weekly reminders about essential home maintenance tasks.

Eight ways to cut household costs in high-inflation times.

White washing is all about applying “watered down” paint, adjusting the opacity. Here are four tips for success.

How to protect your home and family during Ottawa's harsh winters.