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TECH REPORT: Why We Need Better Walls
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Do we really want better houses A good place to start is with an understanding of why typical new home walls aren’t...Continue Reading
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DRYER VENT SUPREME: Video Review of the EcoVent
Published onApril 10th, 2020
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Creating Fancy Sidewall Shingles
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough and it's always hungry for paint or stain But...Continue Reading
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BUILD YOUR OWN EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Sho...
Published onJune 19th, 2020
UPDATED 19Jun2020 + downloadable plans below: You certainly can’t complain about the performance of modern,...Continue Reading
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Steve and His Ford Trucks
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
If you’re committed to making good things happen around your home and property, a reliable truck is the most...Continue Reading
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Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across Canada are demanding more...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shi...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again As I polish the metal only some areas come...Continue Reading
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How to Avoid the Mortgage Treadmill
Updated on August 28th, 2019
UPDATED 20Aug2019: I’m not sure how my conversation about the $250,000 mortgage came up, but it got me thinking about...Continue Reading
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GOT PAINTING TO DO?: I Think You’ll Like ScotchBlu...
Updated on July 3rd, 2020
UPDATED 3Jul2020 + video below: Masking tape isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a very good thing For more than...Continue Reading