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 contentGot snaps on clothing and other fabric items that don’t work properly or are missing? There’s a DIY fix and that’s simple and cheap, as I was reminded last month.
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2 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 Should I see oil on the cutting chain of my DEWALT cordless mini-chainsaw? With my other chainsaws you can see lots of oil on the chain, but with this one it’s only a tiny amount.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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