Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952? There’s just plaster against the inside layer of brick with no insulation as far as I can tell. I’m having loose fill insulation […]
Continue ReadingPOWER NAILERS: A Close Look at Their Progress
It’s hard to believe, but when Paslode invented the air nailer back in 1959, nothing much happened. Most professionals weren’t interested. It took 25 more years for air nailers to begin appearing on job sites in a big way, and […]
Continue ReadingPellet Stove Installation Tips
Q: What’s involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance? We’re planning to build in the country next year, and I’m sold on the cost savings of this heating system. Can you recommend specific models? Do pellet stoves […]
Continue ReadingOUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy Security
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines the benefits of an outdoor wood furnace as an alternative heating option thats energy efficient.
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30 March 2019: Earlier this week I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind. His church is planning to put up a new multi-purpose building, and their architect recommended structural insulated panels (SIPs) for […]
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwater valve in my basement?’
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup? I live in Ottawa, Canada and I’m considering this upgrade. A: The short answer is yes. A backwater valve is a great […]
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It’s not always possible to protect water supply lines in the usual way, by burying them under enough soil. Some landscapes don’t have enough dirty for this, and some building are constructed above ground only, with no basement. The simple […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING TIPS: Five Saw Blade & Router Bit Tips
A big part of woodworking success always comes down to small but important details, and some of these have to do with the saw blades and router bits you use to cut and shape wood. Remembering the five tips here […]
Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way to Level An Old Basement Floor?”
Q: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house? The space is dry and in good shape, and I’m planning to install basement subfloor tiles as part of a campaign to finish the space. […]
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