Home Building & Additions
VIDEO Q&A SESSION: Watch a Replay of the Live Event
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This past Monday I broadcast my first live video event It was a question-and-answer session where I offered solutions...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading
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HOW TO FIX STICKY WOODEN DOORS: Tips for Making Them Swi...
Updated on May 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14AUG2018: Summer is the time of year when you're most likely to have a sticky wooden door Humid weather is the...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Updated on August 14th, 2021
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
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KILL MOLD STAINS: Oxygen-Based Chemistry Now Easier to Use
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time Even non-wood surfaces...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISHING: My Favourite One-Time Treatment ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize This is...Continue Reading
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COOLER UPSTAIRS ROOMS: See a Great Way to Keep Upper Sto...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The upper levels of homes and cottages are often difficult to keep cool in summer Hot air rises and stays in upper...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate a Cabin ...
Updated on June 24th, 2021
Q: Will 2 inches of foam be enough to insulate a cabin roof My place is in the eastern townships of Quebec, Canada so...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Green Choice
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 22Jun2018: Everyone makes choices in life, and many of these choices affect the environment The funny thing...Continue Reading
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RUSTIC, MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING: A Close Look at One Option
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to exterior siding for homes and cottages in rural locations, it’s not easy to find a durable option...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Can you help me make sense of options for potl...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Can you help me make sense of all the options for potlights I’m confused by all the choices, sizes and types A:...Continue Reading