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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on June 18th, 2019
A reader asks Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the cab of my pickup truck I’m handy around the house,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Change My Tank-Sty...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: Should I replace my large, gas-fired tank-style water heater with a tankless model My wife and I are seniors living...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting the place into a four-season home, but I want to...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Does My Woodworking Tak...
Updated on December 26th, 2020
Q: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube give specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Insulating a 1950s Brick Bungalow
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952 There’s just plaster...Continue Reading
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Pellet Stove Installation Tips
Updated on November 13th, 2019
Q: What's involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance We're planning to build in the country next...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwate...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup I live in Ottawa, Canada...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Freeze-Proof a Cab...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to freeze-proof a water line from a spring to a vacation cabin we visit year-round There’s...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Am I Being Scammed by a Mol...
Updated on January 23rd, 2021
Q: Am I being scammed by a mold expert I found a 24” x 24” area of discolouration on my garage ceiling...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Repairing Wooden Chairs
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best glue for restoring teak dining room chairs I’ve dismantled a couple of teak chairs that were...Continue Reading