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Q&A of the Week: “Why Is Our House Too Dry?”
Updated on December 5th, 2020
Q: Why has our new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) given my husband and I nasal problems and nose bleeds Following...Continue Reading
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COTTAGE HEATING: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During Winter?”
Updated on November 7th, 2020
Q: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the WEEK: “How Can I Shorten a Door to Allow for Higher New Flooring?”
Updated on October 31st, 2020
Q: What's the best way to shorten two wooden doors as part of a laminate floor job I'm planning I need advice for...Continue Reading
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ADVICE TO A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Ten Years Later, These Ideas Still Work
Updated on October 9th, 2020
Back in 2010, I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her...Continue Reading
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PAINTING ALUMINUM SIDING? How Can I Make 30-Year Old Aluminum Siding Look Better?
Updated on October 10th, 2020
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off Other than these problems,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way to Hide Screw Heads in Woodworking Projects?”
Updated on October 3rd, 2020
UPDATED 2Oct2020: There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage?”
Updated on September 26th, 2020
Q: What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 cottage I recently bit the bullet, went below, and stuffed two layers of...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Hanging Something Heavy on Drywall?”
Updated on September 26th, 2020
Q: How do I anchor something heavy to drywall I'd like to install a hanging ceiling lamp bracket, but don't think a...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Is Knotty Pine Good For a Finished Floor?
Updated on August 29th, 2020
Q: Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor We've read your recommendations on this material, and would love...Continue Reading
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BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms Cooler in Summer?”
Updated on August 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14Aug2020 + videos below: As summer heat comes on each year, I always get subscriber questions like this...Continue Reading