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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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10 Real-World Energy Upgrades
Updated on January 17th, 2016
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage your clients to take energy efficiency seriously Here are...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on December 5th, 2020
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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HOUSE TOUR: Furnace-Free Home in Toronto
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Elegance and super-efficiency at standard custom costs Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30...Continue Reading
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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
Updated on February 20th, 2016
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading
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Ventilating Cathedral Ceilings
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Back in 1990, a friend of mine moved into a stately old home built in the small town near where I live, and since then...Continue Reading
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UPDATED 21Jun2019: With warmer weather setting in, it's the time of year when basements everywhere start smelling musty...Continue Reading
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Understanding Your Insulation Options
Updated on January 17th, 2016
There are two ways to boost the insulation value of your home, the easy way and the hard way The easy way uses...Continue Reading
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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
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Installation and Insulation of Skylight Roof Windows
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Every time I enjoy the look and feel of a room enhanced by a good roof window, I think of a man named Villum Kann...Continue Reading