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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedrock Before Building My House?”
Updated on February 20th, 2021
Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...Continue Reading
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LIGHTEST & WARMEST BASEMENT SUBFLOOR OPTION – See This All-New 100% Foam Product
Updated on February 5th, 2021
Building products are always getting better, and that goes especially for items made for finishing basement Insul-Armor...Continue Reading
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Why Young People Avoid the Trades & What We Need to Do About It
Updated on January 1st, 2021
Back a few years ago, I wrote a newspaper column about how logical reasoning was never going to end the growing...Continue Reading
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DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor Wood Refinishing
Updated on December 12th, 2020
Detail sanders are tools that help a lot with wood refinishing work, and there's really nothing else like them on the...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on December 5th, 2020
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Updated on December 5th, 2020
Want the look of an authentic, wood framed rafter roof when viewed from below, but with the energy efficiency of modern...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Updated on November 28th, 2020
If you're thinking of building stairs (or have a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
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Sanding Wood Properly, Wipe-On Wood Finishes 101, Tape Measure Torture Test & Wood Screw Innovations
Updated on November 14th, 2020
FOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: Learn how to sand wood properly for finishing See how to apply a...Continue Reading
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How to Install Subfloor Panels
Updated on November 11th, 2020
If you're asking "how do I install subfloor tiles" you'll want to watch the video below It provides and overview of the...Continue Reading
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HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Before you get started be sure to check out the heat recovery ventilator Q&A section at the end of this article...Continue Reading