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How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be b...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be building over a raised deck It’s about 9 feet off the...Continue Reading
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Basement Finishing Basics
Updated on January 17th, 2016
JRR Tolkien is one of Britian’s most famous authors, and he’ll always be remembered for the fictional world he...Continue Reading
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Will insulating my garage warm up the cold bathroom that...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Will insulating my garage warm up the cold bathroom that’s above it The garage doesn't have any insulation now,...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right &#...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying I don’t want to...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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Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Answering homeowner questions is probably the most important thing I do online It’s certainly the most appreciated if...Continue Reading
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Passive House Heats Itself
Updated on January 17th, 2016
It’s -5ºC outside and Reiner Hoyer’s new house is 26ºC inside That’s too hot, but it’s not because the heat...Continue Reading
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Will the condensation underneath the vapour barrier in m...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building Three walls face soil and a rec...Continue Reading
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Managing Moisture In Building Envelopes
Updated on January 25th, 2020
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was a housing boom in Vancouver, Canada that had developers scrambling to...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Insulation
Updated on March 21st, 2016
When it comes to home improvements, insulation is the ugly sister It's hard to get excited about insulation, but that...Continue Reading