Steve Maxwell:

Award-Winning

Writer & Photographer


Specializing in stories and Images about:

Home Improvements, Homebuilding, woodworking, power tools and Outdoor Power Products


“I’ve been writing professionally since 1988, and I still say that I have the best job in the world. I’m a lucky guy : I get to tell people about stuff I love. It’s a privilege.


Wood, tools, homes and building -- these things never cease to fascinate me and I’d love to share my enthusiasm and expert knowledge with your readers.


Looking for clean, insightful stories and images? Need solid content you can count on?  I can help.” 

Steve Maxwell: Editor’s Friend

“I’ve been dealing with Steve Maxwell since taking over as Homes Editor of the Ottawa Citizen in August 1998. He’s a pleasure to work with as a freelancer because he does many things well. He sets a deadline for a column and delivers it before the actual date. He is an editor's friend because you don't have to spend time rewriting his work. In short, Steve Maxwell is dependable and accurate.”


–Sheila Brady

Homes Editor, Ottawa Citizen


Steve Maxwell

455 Bailey Line Road

Evansville, ON

P0P 1E0

Canada

705-282-2289 phone

705-282-0796 fax

steve@stevemaxwell.ca

“Steve has been for the Toronto Star since 1997 and he’s the type of expert columnist who makes an editor's life easy. Not only does he have a wide knowledge and practical experience in building and repairing homes, he’s well-organized and an excellent writer, never misses deadlines, provides art to go with his columns and responds individually to readers' queries.”


–Ellen Moorhouse

former Toronto Star Homes Editor

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Canadian Home Workshop technical editor


Toronto Star weekly homes writer


Cottage Life regular contributor


Ottawa Citizen weekly homes writer


Mother Earth News contributing editor


Canadian Contractor contributing editor


Canadian Homes & Cottages regular contributor


Carpenter Magazine contributing editor

About Steve Maxwell

Steve Maxwell is an award-winning home improvement authority and woodworking expert and he’s been helping people renovate, build and maintain their homes for more than 20 years. Jim Adair, a 30-year veteran editor of homes publications  calls Steve “ the best home improvement/DIY writer I’ve ever worked with.”


Here’s What Steve’s Readers Have to Say:


“Your column is great! It’s one of the joys of the Saturday Star.”

–Stella H.


“Enjoy your column immensely.”

–Ross L.


“Thanks again for your reply! It gave me comfort knowing I could have access to someone who's opinion I respect. It really helped to reduce the stress in our situation.  Highest regards.”

–Lynda T.


“I love your column and read it faithfully. Thanks for writing so well and making your column such a pleasure.”

–Joan K.


“I read your column in the Toronto Star every weekend. I always reach for the Homes section first.”

–Louise B.


“Keep up the great columns and website.”

–Mike H.


“I read your columns in the Toronto Star frequently, and you were very helpful and knowledgeable when we spoke on the phone.”

–Naz A.

 



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