Steve Maxwell believes there is a lot that Canadians can learn from Venice, Italy’s fascinatingly different building style.

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, traveled to Venice and noticed vast differences in how we live in and manage homes.

Steve Maxwell puzzles over how older homes have such beautiful intricate details, design and character that are lacking in todays home building.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.

The best ideas are timeless, and wainscoting is case in point. Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, talks about the art of this architectural feature.