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VIDEO FEATURE: Cedar Sidewall Shingles Drainage
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Cedar sidewall shingles are one of the best options for natural exterior wall siding It looks great on any natural...Continue Reading
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FRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Hi Steve! Hope all is well with you Can I pick your brain once again about wood fence stain Our pressure treated...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading
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LIFE IMPROVEMENT: Eat Better With a Root Cellar
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Back in 2009 a book publisher called me with an offer to write a book on root cellars and I thought it was the silliest...Continue Reading
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Cash-Only Mentality Ruining Home Improvement Scene
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
While television shows constantly reminds us Canadians about shoddy workmanship and unscrupulous home improvement...Continue Reading
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Tougher Times
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Every time I think of Canada I find myself both thankful and worried Thankful for the opportunities and freedoms we...Continue Reading
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Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across Canada are demanding more...Continue Reading
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VIDEO Q&A: Energy Efficient home design
Updated on January 17th, 2016
I'm looking to build a new energy efficient home Do you have any recommendations on energy efficient features that I...Continue Reading