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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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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Insulating a 1950s Brick Bungalow
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952 There’s just plaster...Continue Reading
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Can I use regular insulation batts to replace the paper-...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Can I use regular insulation batts to replace the paper-backed batts used between the ends of the floor joists where...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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Basement Finishing Fundamentals
Updated on January 17th, 2016
During a live home improvement question and answer forum I hosted at a public trade show, 75% of the questions were...Continue Reading
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THREE READER Q&As: Furnace Room Ventilation, Insula...
Updated on November 28th, 2020
Furnace Room Ventilation Q: Do I need to install vented doors when I build a wall around the furnace and water heater...Continue Reading
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Updated on January 17th, 2016
When it comes to creating a warm, dry, inviting space downstairs in your basement, the possibilities are wide and...Continue Reading
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Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement I glued 1 1/2"-thick white styrofoam...Continue Reading
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HOMEOWNERS WANTED: Share How Insulation Improved Your Ho...
Published onSeptember 23rd, 2016
Insulation is one of my favourite topics for articles and videos because insulation makes the difference between an...Continue Reading
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Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Updated on October 24th, 2020
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more...Continue Reading