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What’s the best way to learn all about building a ...
Updated on January 20th, 2016
On June 12, 2012, Dave from Ontario asked for the best way to learn all about building a house When I first set about...Continue Reading
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Saniflo Plumbing Product Puts Toilets and Showers Anywhere
Updated on October 5th, 2020
How do you install a bathroom where drain pipes don’t exist It’s a challenge that’s stopped more than a few home...Continue Reading
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Lessons for Canadian Homeowners from the City of Canals
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Say the phrase “house construction” in Canada, and you’re talking about new buildings, renovations and wood But...Continue Reading
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This Canadian Home Is Super Green
Updated on October 29th, 2014
What details would you include in a home built to the highest environmental standards The answer to this question...Continue Reading
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Fibre vs Foam Based Insulations for Home Building
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Insulation R values don't tell the whole story of energy efficiency Far from it Take two identical buildings with the...Continue Reading
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WORLD’S BEST BRICK TIE: See Why Simpson Strong-Tie...
Updated on March 28th, 2020
UPDATED 27Mar2020 + downloadable construction guide: Conventional brick ties are one of those common construction...Continue Reading
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Understanding Energy-Focused Building Codes
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How energy efficient are new Canadian houses That’s not as easy a question to answer as you might think, and...Continue Reading
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Keeping Basements Reliably Dry
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Best building practices for keeping water out of basements Sooner or later, holes in the ground usually fill with...Continue Reading
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Passive House Heats Itself
Updated on January 17th, 2016
It’s -5ºC outside and Reiner Hoyer’s new house is 26ºC inside That’s too hot, but it’s not because the heat...Continue Reading
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Small Houses Deliver Big Value
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Every year since 1996, I’ve been delivering seminars at Canada’s largest woodworking and building skills trade...Continue Reading