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What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re...Continue Reading
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Are low-flow toilets really any good?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Are low-flow toilets really any good I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be sure the new ones...Continue Reading
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How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I̵...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in a basement...Continue Reading
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Bradley Burner Pellet Grate
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Heating with wood pellets offers one of the most economical ways to keep your home warm in the winter, but until...Continue Reading
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Updated on January 17th, 2016
When it comes to creating a warm, dry, inviting space downstairs in your basement, the possibilities are wide and...Continue Reading
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Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concre...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it's not a great idea I've seen vinyl separate...Continue Reading
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How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from five feet to seven feet tall without putting in new posts I want...Continue Reading
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What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house The last time I stripped before painting I used a...Continue Reading
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What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won't extend coverage Is it...Continue Reading
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Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
I'm planning to restore an 1860's board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation Right now there's none...Continue Reading