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PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on January 22nd, 2016
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Vapour Barriers – How They Work & Why They Matter
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Building and renovating homes in cold climates requires vapour barriers in some places Trouble is, there are so many...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox They never get wet and I keep the lid closed, but somehow...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smelling great?
Updated on January 14th, 2017
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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Q&A Podcast: Condensation & Mold
Updated on December 10th, 2015
List to Steve responds to a homeowner question about eliminating window condensation and mold growth this...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Warm and Economical House Walls, Choosing a Cottage Floor and Preventing Ice on Walls.
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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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing a Heat Pump, Changing Electric Heaters and Protecting Plastic Ducts
Updated on January 17th, 2016
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 – Heating a Basement Suite, Economics of Electric Heat and Fixing Sluggish Septic Systems
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Heating a Basement Suite Q: Is electric heat a good option for the basement suite I’m creating I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – DIY Laminate Floor Installation & Dealing With Household Bats
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
DIY Laminate Floor Installation Q: What do I need to know to install my own laminate floor I want to save money and do...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Creating a Smooth Wood Finish, Assessing a Cabin Foundation, Installing Deck and Fence Posts
Updated on November 23rd, 2015
Creating a Smooth Wood Finish Q: What should I use to polish interior woodwork I’m finishing so it’s really smooth...Continue Reading