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Steve Maxwell

location-pin Manitoulin Island, Canada

School: York University

Expertise: Carpenter, builder, stone mason and cabinetmaker

Steve Maxwell

  • Experienced carpenter, builder, stone mason and cabinetmaker.
  • Published in Family Handyman, Reader’s Digest, Mother Earth News, Cottage Life, Canadian Contractor, Canadian Home Workshop.
  • Lives in a stone house with his family that he built himself.

Experience

Steve Maxwell is an award-winning writer, photographer and videographer. He has used his experience as a carpenter, builder, stone mason, cabinetmaker and homesteader to create content for Family Handyman, Reader’s Digest, Mother Earth News, Cottage Life, Canadian Contractor, Canadian Home Workshop and more. Additionally, he has taught many DIYU courses on FamilyHandyman.com. Steve lives on Manitoulin Island, Canada, with his wife and children in a stone and timber house that he built himself.

Education

BA, Geography, York University

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How to Deep Clean a Grill

Got a dirty gas grill and want to know how to deep-clean it? Follow this eight-step process to get it sparkling and BBQ-ready.
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8 Dock Installation Tips

Have some waterside property that could use a dock? Follow these tips to help streamline floating, crib, pile, pipe and lift dock installations.
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What Are the Different Gas Grill Part Names and How Do They Function?

Here is everything you need to know about gas grill parts, how they work and the most common items that need replacement periodically.