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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 17th, 2022
Back in 2009 a book publisher called me with an offer to write a book on root cellars and I thought it was the silliest...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
While television shows constantly reminds us Canadians about shoddy workmanship and unscrupulous home improvement...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Every time I think of Canada I find myself both thankful and worried Thankful for the opportunities and freedoms we...Continue Reading
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VIDEO Q&A: Energy Efficient home design
Updated on January 21st, 2022
I'm looking to build a new energy efficient home Do you have any recommendations on energy efficient features that I...Continue Reading
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Pillar Free Floor Systems
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I'm looking for information on floor and roof supports in new houses I'd like to have a home built with a completely...Continue Reading
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What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building a new house and outbuildings I'm not a professional, so I...Continue Reading
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Can I build a partition wall on top of basement subfloor...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Yes, you can build a non-load bearing wall on top of any basement subfloor product on the market today Since these...Continue Reading
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I’m hearing more about EnerGuide for New Houses, but I...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I’m hearing more about EnerGuide for New Houses, but I don’t know what it means Can you explain EnerGuide...Continue Reading
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What’s the most economical method of heating a new home?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What’s the most economical method of heating a new home I’m planning to build electric infloor heating or an...Continue Reading
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Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea There’s a fair amount of debate on the topic, with some engineering...Continue Reading
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How much can SIPS help with ongoing cooling and heating ...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Structural insulated panels are a foam and wood sandwich that takes the place of a wood frame, and SIP buildings...Continue Reading