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HOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
Published onJanuary 2nd, 2018
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a...Continue Reading
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3 Steps to Successful Windows
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Windows are a make-or-break feature of your home, and optimizing the quality of new windows depends on three...Continue Reading
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Small Houses Deliver Big Value
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Every year since 1996, I’ve been delivering seminars at Canada’s largest woodworking and building skills trade...Continue Reading
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home,...
Updated on October 10th, 2020
Many homeowners are woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting themselves against a potentially fatal threat, and...Continue Reading
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LOG SPLITTER EXTRAORDINAIRE: How to Make Firewood Faster...
Updated on August 17th, 2019
Canadian economist Jeff Rubin has a book that everyone should read, especially if you cut your own firewood It’s...Continue Reading
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Outdoor Boilers Provide Clean, Green Wood Heat
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Green, sustainable, inexpensive space heating and domestic hot water is what I wanted for my house and workshop, and it...Continue Reading
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Brushless is the Next Big Thing for Cordless Power Tools
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Every so often a sudden and significant advance happens in the world of tools, and now is one of those times It’s...Continue Reading
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Making Electricity from the Sun with Photovoltaic Panels
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Photovoltaic solar panels are one of the most fascinating developments in the world of energy because they seem so much...Continue Reading
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5 Cool Home Features
Updated on January 17th, 2016
It’s easy to keep cool during the hottest summer weather with a big air conditioner and lots of electricity Anyone...Continue Reading
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INSULATION PROGRAMS: Government $$$ to Help Pay for Your...
Updated on December 21st, 2018
It’s cold again, and before long most of North America is frigid enough to kill you And while your house will...Continue Reading