Home Building & Additions
HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 8May2020: Most things in South Africa are different than in North America, and this goes for the way...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
TAPE MEASURE TORTURE TEST: Is This The World’s Tou...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you...Continue Reading
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient St...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Young Man Seeks Advice on Mortgage...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 17Apr2020: A while back I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper columns regularly and visits...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
Updated on May 4th, 2022
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading
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LOUD BANGS DURING COLD WEATHER?: Understanding Why House...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Does your house make booming sounds during cold winter nights Do unexplained seasonal gaps appear along the tops of...Continue Reading
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SOUNDPROOF FLOORING: Rubber Underlay Keeps Foot Sounds Down
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you’re planning to upgrade the flooring in your home, you’ve got to realize that there’s more to floor quality...Continue Reading
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SOLAR ENERGY Q&A: “Where Can I Learn More Abo...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Where can I learn more about making solar energy a reality in a country home I'm planning to build I need facts...Continue Reading
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TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Al...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent...Continue Reading
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual situation A homeowner had...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Fancy Cedar Shingles for Exterior Walls
Updated on August 12th, 2021
https://wwwyoutubecom/watchv=pxWCFoCHsTA In this video (8 minutes) visit with Steve as he Shows how to make...Continue Reading
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HOUSE INSULATION: The Surprising Truth About Insulation ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real world It's a huge but...Continue Reading