Energy Efficiency
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate Th...
Published on March 20th, 2024
Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern...Continue Reading
Roofing
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Published on March 15th, 2024
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people, simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HAND-FORGED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Po...
Published on March 15th, 2024
Just for fun, a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
VIDEO: Cast Iron Radiators a Beautiful and Efficient Way...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Cast iron radiators aren't something most people think about when considering a new heating system In fact, old-time...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid
Published on March 8th, 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 & Stonework
SEE WORLD’S BEST BRICK TIE: Plus Click to a Free B...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Brick ties are hidden pieces of hardware that tie brick veneer to the underlying wall frame of some modern house...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
Updated on March 6th, 2024
Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on April 3rd, 2024
Building with the natural limestone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
EASIER TIMBER FRAMING: Canadian Hardware Brings Big Wood...
Published on March 1st, 2024
Do you have your heart set on a timber frame home or addition, but need a less expensive or simpler way to make it...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Q&A of the Week: Building Foundations on Bedrock
Published on February 27th, 2024
I recently answered a subscriber's question about building a foundation on bedrock – one of the best options for...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
3 Options for Anchoring to Concrete, Brick and Stone
Published on February 27th, 2024
When it comes to anchoring things to masonry, the process is not as simple as working with wood or drywall Most homes...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry ...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
Warm, dry and easily-constructed basements are every builder's and homeowner's dream, and even though pressure-treated...Continue Reading