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Big Announcement!
In a new partnership with Lowe's Canada, Mag will be producing a video series of fun, colourful projects that families can build together!
Whether it’s a giant chalkboard for the kitchen, a photo puzzle for toddlers, a birdfeeder for the backyard or a skateboard ramp for the whole neighborhood, Family Constructables will cover step-by-step building for all ages.
Each 3-5 minute episode will be accompanied by downloadable step-by-step instructions loaded with extra tips and mini-lessons, so even if parents aren't experienced in building, they can learn alongside their kids!
For parents and children, building something together can be a lifelong bonding experience. They share the best of themselves as they conceive, invent and problem-solve their way to a successful creation.
By offering an online destination for kids and parents to search and choose projects for their family, Lowe’s is ensuring that generations to come will know how to work with their hands and build soul-satisfying projects with their own children. The video series will launch on Lowes.ca in 2012.
you rock mag!
you have been a great inspiration
Posted by: Dana | 21/10/2007 at 10:39 AM
Posted by: caroline purchase | 21/10/2007 at 04:57 PM
Dear friend, If any of you are looking for Ezma' he's now @ motortopia.com under garyfish340, still going crazy and luvin' it, and still trying to debase the world through misspellings,and irony please feel free to stop by, but by no means does that mean you can leave Mag, I've got a nice picture of super- Mag in my albums but I need your attention, to egg me on so please stop by... I've got stories to tell...I don't know I'm just an Ezma'
Posted by: gary cherry | 31/10/2007 at 01:27 AM
PT2: oh you have to own something with wheels, so you might want to refer to season one of "everything I can do" Where super-mag shows us how to make a kick hiknee go cart, mine has a small block Mopar engine... Thanxs Mag...Ezma' returns
Posted by: gary cherry | 31/10/2007 at 01:31 AM
We have a new energy savings product that we sell through Lowe's and ACE Hardware. SHUTTERCOVER TRIM to FIT Kits cover the shutters of an whole house attic fan from the inside preventing heat loss during the winter. For more info please go to our web site www.atticfancover.com or e-mail me
Gerry Proske
National Sales Manager
Posted by: Gerry Proske | 07/12/2007 at 02:15 PM
Dear Mag,
Please accept my best wishes to you and Daniel on the wonderful occasion of your birthday! I believe that the world is a warmer and better place because of your efforts and wish you strength and enthusiasm to continue your wondrous work which benefits us all and for which we are very grateful. You have a beautiful soul Mag and exhibit a radiant beauty both inside and out. You are much admired by your fans because as Shania Twain would put it, you’re not just a pretty face – you’ve got all that it takes. Thank you for all that you do and may God bless you.
Eric
Posted by: Eric | 27/02/2008 at 10:45 AM
Mag Daniel
I have something for you in your inbox, please please check it out. I agree with Ecric, I Love you both so much!
take care
Abi
Happy Birthday to you both!
Posted by: Abi | 27/02/2008 at 12:50 PM
Heyy Mag
I've Never Met You But my family tell Me that we are related. Couzins.
So Yeahh Just Dropping
x
Posted by: Kate Ruffman | 17/03/2008 at 05:07 PM
Mag....you are such an inspiration to this old- house owning gal! How I wish I could have made it to the Home Show (alas..a long way from Washington state) and taken your Power Tools for Beginners workshop, power tools kind of scare me. Best of luck on your new book, we love Red/Green down here in the states and miss seeing it, those guys are so fun and we are in dire need of some chuckles. By the way, I was watching my Avonlea videos last night (trying to avoid the news)...I think I'll record your's and Rachael Lind's laughs and put them on my Ipod, I'll be walking around giggling and looking crazy but who the heck cares!! Thanks again Mag...you are the BEST!!
Posted by: irene | 24/11/2008 at 12:55 PM
Irene,
I agree, The Light def shine s in and through Mag.. She is a sweet as ever with everyone she meets. That right there is true beauty, inside and out. I've never ever met her in person, but one day I will..
Ps Irene you can sigh up for Mags newsletter, they are interesting to read. I received my second newsletter from Mag Ruffman today!!
Posted by: Abi | 24/11/2008 at 09:22 PM
Irene,
I agree, The Light def shine s in and through Mag.. She is a sweet as ever with everyone she meets. That right there is true beauty, inside and out. I've never ever met her in person, but one day I will..
Ps Irene you can sigh up for Mags newsletter, they are interesting to read. I received my second newsletter from Mag Ruffman today!!
Posted by: Abi | 24/11/2008 at 09:24 PM
Dear Mag Ruffman,
I just got done watching you and Steve's tv interview, breakfast television and watching living Halifax.. on the we're all in this together website and i just want to say you were a total sweety!. There was one part where you smiling at a little girl, you are really good with Kids. Thanks Mag for all you do, you really are a great listener and Steve a wonderful guy too. I've watched some of Steve's' videos on youtube and it i tell ya funny stuff.... And Merry Christmas to you and Daniel Hunter!
God bless,
with Love Abi
Posted by: Abi | 21/12/2008 at 03:50 PM
Interesting post, thank you! I always like to read and write about all kind of gardening ideas.
Posted by: Hank Gordon | 04/02/2009 at 03:06 PM
Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful and happy birthday! We celebrate another year where we have been blessed by your truly beautiful soul that illuminates everything around you. You are funny, silly, wonderfully funky and smart and we love it! Thank you for everything that do and may God bless you. Happy birthday Mag!
With love,
Eric
Posted by: Eric | 25/02/2009 at 10:34 AM
Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful and happy birthday! We celebrate another year where we have been blessed by your truly beautiful soul that illuminates everything around you. You are funny, silly, wonderfully funky and smart and we love it! Thank you for everything that do and may God bless you. Happy birthday Mag!
With love,
Eric
Posted by: Eric | 25/02/2009 at 10:41 AM
Lookin forward for your gift finaly arriving tomorrow... Mag You're going to love it!... Yes I agree have a wonderful sweet Birthday on Friday.. with Lots of Love Abi..
God Bless!!
Posted by: Abi | 25/02/2009 at 01:21 PM
I just read the article new york times wrote about you. Totally AWESOME! I think everyone needs a roll of duct tape in their tool box lol. Its the most essential tool you'll ever use...
www.ducttapeprojects.brighterplanet.org
Posted by: matt harrison | 03/04/2009 at 05:36 PM
Hey Matt,
Nice site. I like the magnetic duct tape link you posted - thanks for the tip.
Mag
Posted by: Mag | 03/04/2009 at 06:50 PM
Mag, I went to my local Home Depot store to purchase Ecomist & they didn't have it. I then checked online & no luck either. I went to Canadian HD site & it looks like it can only be bought in the store & not online. Ecomist website doesn't seem to have a selling feature. Know of any other source to try? PS-Thx to you I'm organizing my closet! Reading your article gave me the nudge I needed--I just bought a shoe organizer & am anxious to get it up ! :)
Posted by: KarinN | 05/04/2009 at 03:26 PM
PS-I live in IL & it would seem the States aren't being as progressive w/alternative cleaning products as Canada is trying to do in their HD stores. :( UGH. Businesses sure make it hard for us to try & be responsible w/helping the environment w/our cleaning product purchases. :(
Posted by: KarinN | 05/04/2009 at 03:29 PM
Hi Karin,
So sorry that HD in the States isn't up to speed yet on EcoMist. I'll contact the manufacturer and post as soon as I have info.
Mag
Posted by: Mag | 07/04/2009 at 12:53 PM
Mag, I received an email from someone at EcoMist who said he's "setting up a distributorship in the US and web site for purchasing. Meanwhile I can sell you the products directly in quantities of 6". I just wanted to try out the all-purpose cleaner before purchasing the quantity he mentioned so I'll have to ponder what to do next...
Posted by: KarinN | 07/04/2009 at 07:44 PM
Hi:
I have tried (several times over the past year or so) to leave queries or comments for Steve Maxwell.
All I get is "Internal Server Error" (and no error number or explanation) when I hit "submit"...
I have an IBM PC, running Win XP, Rogers Yahoo Wireless Internet/Email, IE6 (due to visual handicaps), 1 GB RAM.
I get the same responce from the "Contact Us" link.
A disposable email addy is:
petemailbx-other@yahoo.ca
Thank you. PML
Pierre Laberge,
Posted by: Pierre Laberge | 21/05/2009 at 01:56 AM
Hi Pierre,
To reach Steve Maxwell, please go to www.stevemaxwell.ca and leave a message there.
Mag
Posted by: ToolGirl | 21/05/2009 at 08:53 AM
Hi,
You have a great site, and I thought you might be interested in a new hole cutting tool that I recently bought.
I saw this great tool on DIY Network, the Hole Pro X-230 adjustable hole cutter that cuts holes from 2"-9" that I used to install canned lights in my kitchen ceiling.
It was very easy to use, and kept the working area clean from dust.
Next I'm looking at installing ceiling speakers with it.
Keep up the good work!!
Sally
Posted by: Sally Schultz | 13/11/2009 at 12:56 PM
Hi again, here is the website for the Hole Pro that I used if you are interested.
www.holepro.com
Posted by: Sally Schultz | 13/11/2009 at 01:04 PM
Best wishes for a Happy Birthday Mag. Today, your family, friends and fans alike - myself included, celebrate your wonderful spirit of life and are in happy celebration of your birth. We are all so very blessed by your existence and wish you a wonderful and happy day of celebration. Thank you for everything that you do Mag. You are a truly wonderful spirit and I for one am so very grateful that you were born! Hope that you enjoy your day Mag! With love always, Eric P.
Posted by: Eric P. | 28/02/2010 at 03:35 AM
I second Dana's post - you rock! I loved your tv show! :) Now I wanna get me some sugru!
Posted by: Belle | 17/05/2010 at 01:42 AM
A recent article you penned "In Dire Weed" and posted in our local paper was interesting up untill the comment "piss-a-beds" and then you proceeded to say that this weeding tool could "grab the weed by the short and curlies". I am not a prude by any means but I found the use of these phrases offensive and completely out of place in a family newspaper. As a writer I would think that your vocabulary would we wide enough to include a more appropriate description. Kindly consider your readers when submitting your articles for publication. Yes, the publisher does have final say as to what is published in the paper but the writer must surely have a responsibility here.
Posted by: Barbara Wilkes | 24/06/2010 at 03:59 PM
Hi Mag,
Check out this handy helper.
spend more time having fun and less time cleaning up
http://www.ivacswitch.com/
Posted by: jeff sinnett | 21/01/2011 at 03:08 PM
I've just fineshed watching first part and so far it is great
Posted by: woodworkingfan | 03/03/2011 at 11:45 AM
Mag, Thank you for the links to these excellent plans. I had a gimps a minute ago and am already really into it!
Posted by: Matilda | 03/08/2011 at 08:28 AM
Yes , this is what I was searching for - the best idea for a present for my nephew! I want one of them for him!
Posted by: Marry Van | 09/08/2011 at 06:57 AM
Hello Mag,
Just read your article in the London Free Press about mulching your garden to keep it weed free. Your redference to getting info from the internet as a source of expertise is ridiculous. Who says the internet is the place to go for expert information. Personally you whole article from a horticultural persepctive is full of errors about mulching. No one should ever put 8 inches of mulch on a garden, it will eventually kill the plants. Leave the gardening advice to horticultural people with experience. It is people like you who give gardening a bad name, as well as tooting the "next gimmick" to gardening. Your article lacks knowledge and common sense.
Posted by: Gord Shuttleworth | 16/08/2011 at 07:41 AM
Hey Gord, I can only assume you're a horticulturalist but I wouldn't know it from your comment. If you have better answers, please share them with us. We have only your word that the ideas are wrong but you haven't offered any constructive corrections. If you have positive information, please contribute.
Posted by: Dan | 16/08/2011 at 12:33 PM
I have always believed that we- women are much more handy and skillful than men, and this is quite an excellent opportunity to prove it!:)
Posted by: Kate | 17/10/2011 at 07:52 AM
I just read your article in a local newspaper about replacing the toilet tank flapper to stop water leaks.
Another source of toilet leakage is from a faulty ballcock. When it doesn't close completely when the tank is full, water continues to flow and eventually runs down the overlow standpipe into the tank (continuously).
Unfortunately, repairing, or replacing the ballcock isn't as easy as replacing the flapper.
Posted by: Len Murray | 28/11/2011 at 03:22 PM
That's true, Len, and you're right, replacing a ballcock is a bit more complicated. The toilet flap leak is usually sneakier though, and perhaps more common, because you can't hear it so you don't even know you have a problem. Would you agree?
Mag
Posted by: ToolGirl | 30/11/2011 at 02:11 PM
I want to try those colorful projects that me and my families can build together. I hope it will become successful and we can have fun.
Posted by: plumbing | 13/02/2012 at 08:53 AM