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Should Cool Air be Coming from a Heat Recovery Ventilator
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Marlyse reads my column in the Ottawa Citizen, and she’s concerned about the cool air coming in from her newly...Continue Reading
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Steaming Roofing Troubles a Thunder Bay Man
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
A reader from Thunder Bay, Ontario just sent me an email because he’s sick with worry His roof is steaming on sunny...Continue Reading
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Bradley Burner Pellet Grate
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Heating with wood pellets offers one of the most economical ways to keep your home warm in the winter, but until...Continue Reading
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Get Ready for Winter Home Maintenance Jobs
Updated on October 29th, 2014
I’ve often wondered how much of Canada’s national psyche is a product of the cold, cruel blasts we’re all about...Continue Reading
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Utterly Dependent on Fossil Fuels
Updated on October 29th, 2014
We Can't Even Move During Winter Without Fossil Fuels Heating your home is a life support issue during any Canadian...Continue Reading
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Snow Blower Report
Updated on October 29th, 2014
After Three Winters Use, This Model Gets the Nod Three years ago I paid more money than I could have for a snow...Continue Reading
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How to Eliminate Wet Winter Windows
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Increased Ventilation is the Only Cure Friends of mine from the city came up to their 700 sq ft lakeside cottage...Continue Reading
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First Impressions of Heated Work Jackets
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Milwaukee 12-volt Heated Jacket on the Job Plug a rechargeable battery pack into a side pocket, hold the ON button for...Continue Reading
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Handling Winter Humidity
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Juggling Between Dry and Moist in the Winter Allergies Itchy eyes Nose bleeds Skin problems Dry throat Snoring These...Continue Reading
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Tricky Trusses
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Don’t let your roof blow off to Oz! A bungalow owner wrote to me, concerned that every winter the ceiling lifts a...Continue Reading