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There’s a hidden source of joy that’s both deeply satisfying and more thoroughly forgotten than ever It’s the...Continue Reading
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One of my kids started studying the industrial revolution for school and he asked me a question: “Dad, do you...Continue Reading
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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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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
There’s something especially glum about a worn, dented and scratched finish on interior woodwork, cabinets and...Continue Reading
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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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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 – Is this Ceiling Crack Serio...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
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Updated on February 15th, 2021
Effective insulation is the single biggest reason modern Canadian homes are so much more comfortable and energy...Continue Reading
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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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Updated on January 17th, 2016
You’d think that anyone who lived through this past winter would have a deep appreciation for the value of home...Continue Reading
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Updated on November 22nd, 2015
One of my earliest memories is the time my dad drove us to the hardware store on a warm spring morning to buy cans of...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