Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell lives on Manitoulin Island, Ontario and has worked remotely as technical editor of Canadian Home Workshop since 1990. He uses his experience as a cabinetmaker, carpenter and stonemason to prepare projects for the magazine, to write stories of his own, and to test and review products and tools in his workshop. Steve has a readership of about 2 million people across Canada and the US, and takes photos and creates videos to accompany his work.
When Steve’s not working with words, wood and stone, he likes to spend time gardening, cutting firewood, and showing his five kids how to make things.
Recent Articles and Blog Posts
Demolition experts: Reciprocating saw test
Reciprocating saws are all about speed, aggressive cutting power and ease of use in rough situations. Precision and smoothness are, more or less, irrelevant when it comes to recip saws, so we’re analyzing these tools from a...
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10 essential tools for every homeowner
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools to complete basic repairs and upgrades. That’s why most people keep a screwdriver, hammer and tape measure...
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Insulation options and tips
Insulating your home effectively may seem simple at first glance, but it can be more complicated than it looks. To improve the insulation in your home and save on energy bills, you will need to know your options and what to watch...
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Eliminating winter window condensation
Does condensation build up on the inside of your home’s windows during the heating season? If it does, you’re not alone. Winter window condensation is a growing problem in Canada and its root has a surprising origin.
As homes...
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Building a basement shop
During a home-improvement question-and-answer forum I hosted for three days at the Canadian Home Workshop Show, I was surprised to hear that three-quarters of all the queries had something to do with basements. Canadians are...
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Secrets to successful outdoor woodwork
If you build outdoor furniture the same way you build indoor projects, you’re headed for grief. I know, because I’ve experienced plenty of heartache learning things the hard way. Finishes that don’t last, joints that fall...
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Video: The advantages of HVLP spray equipment
Watch the video to see CHW's technical editor Steve Maxwell demonstrate the advantages of HVLP spray equipment!
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Build the perfect bookcase
The best way to begin a bookcase is with ideas, not ready-made plans. Optimal designs can be tailored to fit specific spaces and book collections. The design process of a DIY bookcase can be broken down into steps.
Planning...
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