Buildings & Structures
HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Updated on November 5th, 2022
There are an infinite number of ways to build mistakes into your home, but far fewer ways to do things right That’s...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Learn to Build Your Own Fuel-F...
Published on October 28th, 2022
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar...Continue Reading
Roofing
METAL ROOFS: Does This Option Make Sense for Your Home?
Published on October 28th, 2022
Although three quarters of the homes in the country where I live (Canada) have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASY-KEEPER COTTAGE: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until...
Published on October 21st, 2022
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton of work If...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Anchoring Your Deck the Right Way
Updated on October 20th, 2023
Successful building is rarely as simple as it looks at first glance, and fastening a deck to your house is one of those...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success
Updated on October 7th, 2022
Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Dos And Don’ts Of AC Maintenance
Updated on October 17th, 2022
Air conditioners (ACs) are standard in many contemporary homes Even though AC units are still pricey, technological...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Most Common HVAC Problems
Updated on November 23rd, 2022
Your HVAC system comprises nearly forty percent of your home's annual energy costs Its ability to heat and cool your...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
CHOOSING WINDOWS: How to Find Today’s Best Models
Updated on September 3rd, 2022
If you’re serious about the quality of windows in your new home or renovation, you face a challenge that goes beyond...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Published on September 2nd, 2022
Are you interested in finishing your basement Before you get too excited about floor plans, wall treatments and...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS: Now Used for More Than Just Homes
Published on August 26th, 2022
A number of years ago I was driving through small town Canada and something unusual caught my eye Stacked next to a...Continue Reading
Roofing
6 Tips for Cleaning Your Gutters in 2022
Updated on August 26th, 2022
When you think about home maintenance, it’s important to know how to keep your home undamaged from the elements One...Continue Reading