What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home? My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re confused by all the choices. Installation cost is the first thing to consider. The least expensive heating option…
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any contractors who think foam insulation in basements is a good idea. All they recommend is stud frame walls with fiberglass…
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation holes in the aluminum underneath the overhang of my roof. Yes, you should be concerned because you’re in danger of…
Are low-flow toilets really any good? I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be sure the new ones work. About 10 years ago I replaced the conventional toilets in my house with low-flow units…
Marlyse has some concerns about her newly installed heat recovery ventilator in the winter.
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, offers up an answer to rid a roof of moss and a great solution to prevent moss re-growth.
Steve explains how fall fertilizing reaps spring rewards for your lawn and garden.
Steve answers a question from a worried homeowner who is noticing ice build up in his downspouts during winter.
In this video Steve Maxwell reacquaints us with the splendor of cast iron rad heating.
Steve takes you on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy performance to very good performance.
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck? Pine needles and other debris are building up between the deck boards and I’m concerned about moisture build-up and rot. In this video…
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home which is mostly over an unheated crawl space.