Home Building & Additions
What You Need to Know About “Barndominiums”
Published on November 17th, 2023
It's been said that "most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend" Imagine if you could put some...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Published on September 29th, 2023
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Published on September 21st, 2023
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Convert a Seasonal Co...
Published on September 1st, 2023
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on August 25th, 2023
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS: Delivering Power Without Fuel &...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Back in the fall of 2020, we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate Th...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on August 4th, 2023
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is It Okay to Make a Vented...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Q: Is it wise to remove attic insulation and replace it with spray foam on the underside of roof sheathing My brother...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique ...
Published on December 23rd, 2022
Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video below When a...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Insulation & Air Vapour Barriers in Cold Climates
Updated on December 16th, 2022
If you're planning to add insulation to your home, there's some easy-to-miss basic information you should know about...Continue Reading