Review
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Video Tour of How They Work
Updated on September 15th, 2018
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can't First, they're small They take up little space...Continue Reading
Video
ELECTRIC INFLOOR HEATING: A Simple & Effective Retr...
Updated on September 8th, 2018
UPDATED 8Sep2018: Nights are starting too cool off where I live in Canada, and when heat waves of the summer are just a...Continue Reading
Home Renovation
HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: Choosing & Using Automatic...
Updated on May 15th, 2019
BONUS: Don't miss the two tech videos below More and more people are deciding to get proactive about electrical...Continue Reading
Article
KILL MOLD STAINS: Oxygen-Based Chemistry Now Easier to Use
Updated on August 10th, 2018
Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time Even non-wood surfaces...Continue Reading
Article
WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Updated on January 9th, 2021
Back in June 2018, I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
Article
COOLER UPSTAIRS ROOMS: See a Great Way to Keep Upper Sto...
Updated on July 7th, 2018
The upper levels of homes and cottages are often difficult to keep cool in summer Hot air rises and stays in upper...Continue Reading
Article
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: 28 Years Experience With One Great ...
Updated on July 7th, 2018
Back in 1990, I prepared my first outdoor wood finishing sample to see how a particular product actually performed in...Continue Reading
Ask Steve
Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on June 30th, 2018
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
Home Building
MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Green Choice
Updated on July 9th, 2018
PUBLISHED 22Jun2018: Everyone makes choices in life, and many of these choices affect the environment The funny thing...Continue Reading
Article
RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on June 18th, 2019
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable option...Continue Reading