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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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BRICK VENEER: A Great Homebuilding Option
Updated on July 25th, 2020
UPDATED 23Jul2020 + video below: Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building...Continue Reading
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MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Green Choice
Updated on July 9th, 2018
PUBLISHED 22Jun2018: Everyone makes choices in life, and many of these choices affect the environment The funny thing...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISHING: Favourite One-Time Treatment Now...
Updated on July 17th, 2018
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize This is...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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Q&A of the Week: Workshop Wall Treatment
Updated on October 12th, 2019
Q: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop I’ve kicked the car out and...Continue Reading
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OLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (a...
Updated on November 9th, 2019
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place Many older houses...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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Will weeping tiles prevent all dampness in my basement?
Updated on August 10th, 2015
We've just gone to a lot of trouble and expense installing drainage tiles around our basement, but we're concerned it...Continue Reading