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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedr...
Updated on July 24th, 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 –...
Updated on July 24th, 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...
Updated on July 24th, 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...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
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 July 24th, 2021
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 July 24th, 2021
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 Thin...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
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 M...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
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 July 24th, 2021
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 July 24th, 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
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Q&A of the WEEK: “How Can I Shorten a Door to...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
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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CASE STUDY: Log Home Builder Takes Breath Away
Updated on July 24th, 2021
I began offering seminars at home shows professionally in 1988, delivering how-to information to audiences and looking...Continue Reading