Home Building & Additions
Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute Video Tour
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Mineral slate is a beautiful, traditional roofing option But it's also the most expensive way to keep the rain off...Continue Reading
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CORDLESS TOOLS: Three New Kinds You’ve Probably Ne...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world New stuff is expensive and exclusive...Continue Reading
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CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION VIDEO: How Should I Reinforce ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I reinforce my floor before installing new ceramic tiles A written quote I received from a contractor...Continue Reading
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SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE: Why They’re Harder to Find T...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
A while ago I heard from a reader named Mike about an article I wrote on the long-term shortage of skilled...Continue Reading
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NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a quick overview of the...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
BASEMENT CRACK REPAIR VIDEO: See Industrial-Strength Sol...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Got a crack in your basement Or maybe the foundation walls of your home are bowing inwards under soil pressure Check...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
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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Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading
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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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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