Cottages & Cabins
VIDEO: Cabin Roof and Floor Insulation
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Got a cottage or cabin roof to insulate Don't want to spoil the look of the rafters and roof boards you can see from...Continue Reading
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TECH REPORT: Why We Need Better Walls
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Do we really want better houses A good place to start is with an understanding of why typical new home walls aren’t...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
Home Renovation
Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Steve takes us on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy...Continue Reading
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Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across Canada are demanding more...Continue Reading
Home Renovation
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a...Continue Reading
Home Repairs
How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly...Continue Reading
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Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way
Updated on January 17th, 2016
I doubt any homeowner likes installing drywall or having a professional put it up And though drywall is a necessary...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