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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
Learning & How-To
Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
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How I Became “Cool” and Energy Efficient Ins...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Villum Kann Rasmussen: Skylight Inventor and Founder of Velux During the summer of 2006 I had the good fortune to...Continue Reading
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Canada’s Tradesperson Shortage a Function of Our E...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
This past Saturday I had the chance to share dinner with a Swiss-trained carpenter living with his wife and young...Continue Reading
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Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way
Updated on May 17th, 2022
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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Some call it a Mitre Saw others a Chop Saw: How to Buy t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you could have only one power tool to help with home renovations, a mitre saw is the one to choose It’s the...Continue Reading
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Use Zinc Strips to Prevent Roof Moss From Forming
Updated on May 17th, 2022
William liked my recent column on roofs in the Ottawa Citizen, especially the part about using zinc strips to prevent...Continue Reading
Flooring
How should I finish my concrete basement floor?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I finish my concrete basement floor There are a few small but stable cracks Should I fill them before...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling It’s the place where the ceiling...Continue Reading
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Insulating a Gas Furnace Air Intake Pipe
Updated on February 15th, 2021
A regular reader named Ed has a gas furnace air intake pipe that sweats condensation during cold weather It gets bad...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How should I insulate my basement?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
How should I insulate my basement I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find...Continue Reading