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10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!

Published on December 27th, 2024

There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading

Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes

Published on December 20th, 2024

A few years ago I visited one of the largest, most advanced sawmills in North America, and I came away with something...Continue Reading

TIMBER FRAME DETAILS: Easier Ways to Build With Beautifu...

Updated on December 18th, 2024

This load of timbers arrived at a building site near my place ready to assemble into a frame It came from...Continue Reading

LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...

Published on December 13th, 2024

No Photoshop at work here! Foundation failure is at the heart of this disaster Whenever I see things like this it's...Continue Reading

TOP DOWN INSULATION?: A Simple & Effective Approach...

Published on December 10th, 2024

Earlier this year I was advising a married couple, and how they can have a summer home built in a small, beautiful...Continue Reading

VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action

Published on November 26th, 2024

Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on...Continue Reading

WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry ...

Published on November 22nd, 2024

Pressure treated wood foundations (PWF) have been code approved in Canada and the US since 1967, and PWF SIPs...Continue Reading

How to Install Subfloor Panels

Published on November 19th, 2024

Are you planning to finish your basement Subfloor panels of some kind are a great way to make concrete floor...Continue Reading

STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid

Published on November 16th, 2024

On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading

MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Homebuilding Choice

Updated on October 30th, 2024

Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 8 minutes If you're planning to build a new house or major...Continue Reading

Wheelchair Ramp Video Guide

Published on October 22nd, 2024

This video provides an overview of technical issues It's what you need to understand to get a safe and effective...Continue Reading

PASSIVE HOUSES: Extreme Energy Efficiency By Design

Published on October 15th, 2024

Finding new ways to save energy has become an important part of the social dialogue in many places When the lens is...Continue Reading

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10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!