
Steve Maxwell
Columnist at National Post
For 25+ years I've been helping people succeed with home improvements, homesteading, power tools, woodworking and hands-on living.
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1 week ago |
ottawacitizen.com | Steve Maxwell
Advertisement 1Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentQ What can I do about the clogged leaching lines in my 38-year-old septic system? There’s some pooling of sewage on the surface of the ground.
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2 weeks ago |
ottawacitizen.com | Steve Maxwell |Paul Welch
Advertisement 1Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentIf you’re thinking of having your bathroom renovated, there are three not-so-obvious dangers to keep in mind if you want a great job. Deal with these correctly and you’ll have years of durable, leak-free, mold-free performance.
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3 weeks ago |
ottawacitizen.com | Steve Maxwell
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentQ Is it worthwhile sealing a crack on the outside of my house foundation? The basement is finished so I can only get to the outside. I’ve seen your video about a carbon fibre system for concrete crack repair and I’d like to try it.
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1 month ago |
ottawacitizen.com | Steve Maxwell
Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentQ How can paint be removed from exterior brick? My daughter and her husband bought a century home and want to restore the exterior.
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2 months ago |
ottawacitizen.com | Steve Maxwell
Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentDo you have a snowblower, rototiller, generator or other piece of small, motorized equipment that’s hard to start or won’t start at all?
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