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How should I go about preserving exposed bricks in my home?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
My kitchen will be renovated soon and I'd like to expose the bricks on one interior wall The kitchen has a...Continue Reading
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Can I salvage my leaky ceramic shower stall?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Can I salvage my leaky ceramic shower stall Water's coming through the floor and appearing on the ceiling below...Continue Reading
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How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won’t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won't crack again I'm removing tiles installed poorly 15 years ago,...Continue Reading
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Whole house fans & Canadian homes
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've seen a few articles written about whole house fans, mostly in US magazines and on web sites Why aren't they...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Peeling caulking in a recently remodeled kitch...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our kitchen renovation turned out well, except for the clear silicone caulking around the back splash It's already...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Brand new home with brand new mold!
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We've moved into a brand new home and we're having trouble with a section of the basement we requested be built...Continue Reading
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Ventilation and your range hood
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
The vent cover for the range hood duct in our new house has four louvres and is noisy and ineffective Whenever...Continue Reading
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ASK STEVE: Peeling paint mystery
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
The paint beneath our south facing windows is peeling on the inside walls, but I don't know why Some of it's coming...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Cottage Insulation Help
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A friend owns a cottage and would like to insulate the roof The problem is the limited amount of space underneath...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
In general, should all woods, including hardwoods, be pr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm making a small hall bench using maple and cherry wood, and I have a question about finishing I intend to colour...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, re...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, really long showers We've tried begging, guilt trips and...Continue Reading
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Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at your place I came across an old column of yours where you...Continue Reading