Home Exteriors

STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades here...Continue Reading
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WORRIED ABOUT YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM? Learn to Fix a Clogged...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Welcome Septic System Owners! If you've got a septic system that's failing (or one you'd like to prevent from failing...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Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading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
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WINDOW CONDENSATION: How to Eliminate Wet Winter Windows
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Do you have condensation on windows in your home during the heating season If you do, you’re not alone Winter window...Continue Reading
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NEW WINDOWS Q&A: Will They Reduce Street Noise ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 1Nov2019 + Video Q: Will new windows reduce street noise and wintertime condensation Our home was built...Continue Reading
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ONE-TIME OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: See Application & Tim...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this video (7 minutes) see how Steve mixes an outdoor wood finish that only needs to be applied once...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