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What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won't extend coverage Is it...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Updated on December 26th, 2020
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw I'll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an...Continue Reading
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Can I use pine?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I'm thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I fix it?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading
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Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-year-old home?
Updated on January 17th, 2016
I'm planning to restore an 1860's board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation Right now there's none...Continue Reading
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Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We're fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top Can we do this I've heard that you...Continue Reading
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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar Since I'm making them fold-able, I...Continue Reading
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How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement My daughter is moving in and I'm hoping that fiberglass...Continue Reading
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What’s your opinion of macerating toilets?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What's your opinion of macerating toilets I'm planning to build a two-piece bathroom in a finished...Continue Reading