Home Interiors
CROWN MOLDING Q&A: “How do I fasten crown to ...
Updated on November 17th, 2021
A few years ago a homeowner from Toronto wrote to ask how he can fasten crown moulding to his concrete ceiling and...Continue Reading
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What kind of coating can I put on some oak stairs to sto...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What kind of coating can I put on some oak stairs to stop dogs and people from slipping I really don't want to use...Continue Reading
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Pillar Free Floor Systems
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I'm looking for information on floor and roof supports in new houses I'd like to have a home built with a completely...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
How can we stop frost from forming on the inside face of...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can we stop frost from forming on the inside face of the garage walls on our three-year-old home during winter The...Continue Reading
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What’s the best substrate for a painted wood floor?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I plan to remove old carpet from a medium-sized bedroom, and then paint the floor Trouble is, its just chipboard...Continue Reading
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How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet Back in 1990, I had the second floor of our 60-year-old bungalow enlarged...Continue Reading
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Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in your bathroom I came across an old column of yours where you...Continue Reading
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Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated cottage One salesman told us that it would be okay because...Continue Reading
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Are there any pitfalls to look out for with mobile home ...
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