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
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...
Updated on January 3rd, 2025
Reading time = 4 1/2 minutes Do you have your heart set on a timber frame home or addition, but need a less...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 Exteriors
CAULKING SUCCESS: There’s More Involved Than Meets...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
Despite the fact that caulking formulations have never been better, real-world caulking performance hasn’t kept pace...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INDOOR CLOTHS DRYING: High-Quality Racks Make it Easy to...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
You can tell a lot about a society by the quality of indoor clothes drying racks it offers for sale When you’ve got a...Continue Reading
Article
Why Your “Heated” Basement is Cold in Winter...
Published on February 21st, 2024
If you’ve dealt with the technical matters of life very much, you know there can be a big difference between theory...Continue Reading
Plumbing
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It t...
Published on February 21st, 2024
"How can I install a submersible pump in my household well" If you're asking this question, then this is the article...Continue Reading
Outdoors
QUICK & EASY CONCRETE FOUNDATION PAD: Build One Wit...
Published on February 21st, 2024
Do you need a concrete support pad for a shed, hot tub, standby generator or anything else small and in your backyard...Continue Reading