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Steve Maxwell

Manitoulin Island
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For 25+ years I've been helping people succeed with home improvements, homesteading, power tools, woodworking and hands-on living.
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Houseworks: Why outdoor wood finishes paint, stain and oil fail too soon Original

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By Steve Maxwell, Paul Welch
| Ottawa Citizen Verified
Houseworks: Why outdoor wood finishes paint, stain and oil fail too soon The best choice is the one that fails gracefully while allowing you to renew with brush, a rag and a bit of time Exterior oil finishes are one no-peel option for outdoor wood. Though it requires annual re-application, the job is much easier with no previous finish peeling to deal with. Photo by Steve Maxwell We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
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Houseworks: Build a Leopold bench for quiet outdoor places Original

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By Steve Maxwell
| Ottawa Citizen Verified
Houseworks: Build a Leopold bench for quiet outdoor places It sits quietly in the landscape, inviting you to slow down The Leopold bench, named after the famous naturalist and writer, is a simple woodworking project that let’s you enjoy the outdoors more. Photo by Stephen Hutchings We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Some outdoor furniture is meant to impress, but a Leopold bench is different.
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Houseworks: Organic ways to keep mosquitoes away Original

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By Steve Maxwell
| Ottawa Citizen Verified
Houseworks: Organic ways to keep mosquitoes away Mosquito control is more about management than toxins. Change the conditions around your house and you’ll get it closer to something you can enjoy this summer Mosquito troubles around house and cottage can be greatly reduced with landscape management strategies that discourage this seasonal scourge. Photo by Vecteezy We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
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