Home Renovation
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Updated on July 23rd, 2016
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground too...Continue Reading
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Bureaucracy a Roadblock to Green Homebuilding Innovations
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Technology isn’t always the toughest barrier to green innovations, and a contractor named Reiner Hoyer is...Continue Reading
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CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Updated on May 18th, 2019
UPDATED 17May2019: A table saw is a stationary power tool that’s a mainstay of home improvements and renovation work...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What can I do to warm the f...
Updated on September 26th, 2020
Q: What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage I recently bit the bullet, went below, and stuffed two layers of...Continue Reading
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Make Good Things Happen This DIY Season
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Canadian society used to be more do-it-yourself 30 years ago than it is today Ordinary people with day jobs used to...Continue Reading
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Can leaks in a radiant infloor heating system be fixed?
Updated on August 10th, 2015
Can leaks in a radiant infloor heating system be fixed The system was installed about 35 years ago by my husband and...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Boring Holes in Concrete
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Q: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an air conditioner The...Continue Reading
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HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Published onMay 8th, 2020
UPDATED 8May2020: Most things in South Africa are different than in North America, and this goes for the way...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: 4 Most Important Air-Drying Tips for Your N...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
UPDATED 17Aug2018: Do you need to dry lumber for woodworking and making furniture Want to learn how to air-dry...Continue Reading
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3 Reasons Why 3M’s Painter’s Tape is Better ...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Masking walls and trim effectively on your next painting job isn’t as easy as it looks, and ordinary masking tapes...Continue Reading