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Updated on July 8th, 2021
We are currently renovating an older mobile home We have the opportunity to install unfinished oak flooring...Continue Reading
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Why is water dripping from underneath my eaves?
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is water dripping from underneath my eaves There’s no leakage in the attic or living quarters, but I’m...Continue Reading
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Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage?
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage We're planning our design right now and need help understanding...Continue Reading
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Can I paint my white vinyl windows brown? Is painting or...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Most vinyl windows are white, and the reason has largely to do with the way vinyl expands and contracts with changes in...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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What’s the best stain or treatment to prevent wear...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
We've just rebuilt our cedar deck and want to apply the best staining treatment to protect it In the past everything...Continue Reading
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Shower problem calls for permanent solution!
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I live in a six year-old two story home, and when the shower or bath faucets are turned on in the bathroom, the...Continue Reading
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What can I do to repair the finish on the old wood?
Updated on August 22nd, 2022
Four years ago I had the first part of a solid cherry cabinet set installed in my kitchen Unfortunately, the...Continue Reading
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How can I fix a new door that has an uneven gap at the top?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I fix a new door that has an uneven gap at the top I know that the proper thing to do is to take out the...Continue Reading
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How can I boost the energy efficiency of the floor-to-ce...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I boost the energy efficiency of the floor-to-ceiling windows in my high-rise condo Heating costs are very...Continue Reading
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What can I do to protect a laminate floor in case of a w...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What can I do to protect a laminate floor in case of a water heater leak It's in our cottage, and at times no one's...Continue Reading
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How can we stop water from seeping through the walls of ...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can we stop water from seeping through the walls of the cold room built in a basement underneath our front...Continue Reading