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Published onJanuary 22nd, 2016
Insulating an Old, Brick House Q: How can I insulate the walls of my double-brick house The place was built in 1950...Continue Reading
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Updated on January 22nd, 2016
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
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Published onDecember 16th, 2015
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
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