Since 1988, Steve Maxwell has been combining his experience in carpentry and cabinetmakings as well as his passion for helping others get the most out of their home into a successful career as a writer, editor, and public speaker.
A union carpenter who enjoys working with wood, stone, and metal at his Manitoulin home, Steve is focused on helping homeowners understand the crucial details behind a successful renovation or homebuilding project. In fact, he considers it a privilege to help homeowners who care about their home and want to do things right.
In more than a dozen publications ranging from the Toronto Star and Cottage Life to trade publications such as Canadian Contractor and Carpenter Magazine, Steve is a contributing writer and editor, communicating to homeowners about homebuilding, home improvements, power tools, and outdoor power equipment. Steve also contributes to casaGURU through his fun blog, Maxwell's House, where homeowners can ask Steve questions about home renovation and home building.
According to Jim Adair, Consulting Editor for Canadian Homes and Cottages Magazine, ``Steve Maxwell is the best home improvement/DIY writer I've ever worked with. Steve's work is thorough and a breeze to edit. He's always accessible for questions and assignments, and never misses a deadline."
Steve's services also extend to helping professionals get the right information which can often mean the difference between a profitable job and a nightmare. Steve consults with such professionals on strategies that help optimize their building practices as well as advises on building energy efficient structures - field-proven strategies that can help reduce heating and cooling requirements by 50 per cent.
Steve’s work also extends to working with power tool companies on product design and construction. He is exposed to the industry`s latest technology and often advises industry professionals on what tools work best and why.
In addition to writing and editing, Steve has also spent the past decade speaking to the public about home renovation and construction. His product know-how is often translated into promotional videos for publications and websites across North America.
Here are some of Steve's most recent home improvement ebooks. To obtain your copy, just click on an image to be taken to the download page.
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