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Q&A: How to Love Your Deck Again
Updated on March 12th, 2016
Q: What’s the best way to build a deck so it lasts Is composite lumber the way to go A: Composite deck lumber...Continue Reading
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PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Long-time reader Janet C has ice on the inside of her windows Listen in as Steve answers Janet's question...Continue Reading
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How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Here's how to mask before painting and get excellent results Watch Steve Maxwell explain the problems with traditional...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on December 12th, 2017
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: What should I do about the cedar siding on my house It’s 40 years old, peeling, and we’re getting conflicting...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Insulating an Old, Brick House
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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How to Dry Your Wet, Frozen Winter Windows
Updated on December 12th, 2017
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on windows Every year for a couple...Continue Reading
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PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
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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VIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They...
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places Trouble is, there are so many...Continue Reading
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How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops
Updated on December 12th, 2017
In this video I show you how to patch one of the most common types of drywall damage – the screw pop These happen...Continue Reading