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Q&A: Tiny Home Bylaw Issues
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: Did you ever have trouble with zoning bylaws when you built the tiny house you’ve written about I want to follow...Continue Reading
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Keep on Truckin’: How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a long...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT FINISHING MISTAKES: Avoid This Common Error, As...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc He...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A: Smoother Cuts With a Chopsaw
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Why do my chopsaw cuts bind I’m building the workbench you offered free plans for a while back, and some of the...Continue Reading
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How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Here's how to mask before painting and get excellent results Watch Steve Maxwell explain the problems with traditional...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Published on February 5th, 2016
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles A: Yes Definitely If the existing shingles are not...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I do about the cedar siding on my house It’s 40 years old, peeling, and we’re getting conflicting...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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How to Dry Your Wet, Winter Windows
Updated on January 22nd, 2016
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on windows Every year for a couple...Continue Reading
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PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places Trouble is, there are so many...Continue Reading