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Living Like We Remember
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Yesterday I watched my youngest daughter take part in a Remembrance Day event, and I’m glad things like this still...Continue Reading
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Syrian Refugees & Canadian Winters
Updated on July 5th, 2021
There’s a move afoot on the island where I live to sponsor Syrian refugee families Enough money for six families has...Continue Reading
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Cheap Tools Are Expensive
Updated on April 20th, 2019
Expensive tools are usually the cheapest option financially I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing a Heat Pump, Chang...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Choosing a Heat Pump Q: Can you help me understand if heat pumps make sense instead of a furnace They seem like a good...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Warm and Economical House W...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Warm and Economical House Walls Q: Can the new building code requirements for R24 wall insulation levels be achieved...Continue Reading
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Building with Trusses
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Building a roof You could dust off your framing square, download and decipher some rafter tables and pop a few nerve...Continue Reading
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How to Properly Store your Lumber
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Lumber is perishable, so treat it right if you’re not building within a week or two after delivery Dry, ventilated...Continue Reading
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Canada Lost More Than Life at the Algo Centre Mall
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
The roof of a certified “safe” public mall collapses Rescue efforts are called off as victims frantically tap for...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Is this Ceiling Crack Serio...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Ceiling Crack Serious Q: Is the crack in the ceiling of the condo I’m planning to buy a serious problem I’ve...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation C...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Understanding Ventilation Controls Q: How do I operate the four separate heating and ventilation controls in my new...Continue Reading
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Cool Factor Boost Needed to Raise Number of Tradespeople...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Have you ever wondered why you have a harder time finding good tradespeople and home renovators than finding a good...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – DIY Laminate Floor Installa...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
DIY Laminate Floor Installation Q: What do I need to know to install my own laminate floor I want to save money and do...Continue Reading