Q: Can I use construction adhesive to fasten wall board directly to a steel basement beam? I’m building a sewing room, and don’t have enough space for conventional framing around the beam. The pieces of wall board are narrow and light […]
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Where can I find a really large chamfer bit for a router?
Where can I find a really large chamfer bit for a router? You’ve written about 2 1/2” diameter bits used to make outdoor wood structures look better, but all I can find is 2 1/4”. Chamfering is a fancy word […]
Continue ReadingHow can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that’s covered in fiberglass?
How can I restore the lustre of a cedar strip canoe that’s covered in fiberglass? The surface is dull and scratched. The problem you’re having is common and easily remedied. The fiberglass wasn’t the only material used on the outside […]
Continue ReadingWill the condensation underneath the vapour barrier in my basement go away after I install drywall?
How should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building? Three walls face soil and a rec room is outside the fourth. All walls are currently insulated. The door is hollow wood and I’m […]
Continue ReadingHow should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building?
How should I insulate a 10 x 14-foot basement space for a wine cellar I’m building? Three walls face soil and a rec room is outside the fourth. All walls are currently insulated. The door is hollow wood and I’m […]
Continue ReadingCan you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels?
Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels? I could connect to the grid, but I like the idea of generating my own, cheap electricity. I recently priced a PV system to generate […]
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