Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Published on August 19th, 2022
Back in the early 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful home heating system he'd installed, but...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
CLOSING UP THE COTTAGE: Real-World Tricks That Make The ...
Published on August 19th, 2022
While summer is still here for a while, as a cottage owner now is a great time to get ready to make closing the place...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
Home Building & Additions
SOUNDPROOFING A HOME & WORKSHOP: Technical Details ...
Published on August 12th, 2022
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Updated on August 13th, 2022
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Updated on August 5th, 2022
Q: Do I need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Build Your Own Gasless Source ...
Updated on July 30th, 2022
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar...Continue Reading
Fencing
6 Tips to Help You Find the Right Fence Contractor
Updated on August 31st, 2022
Protecting and improving your home is a no-brainer when you've made a significant financial commitment And with a...Continue Reading
Roofing
Intelligent Asphalt Roofing Products & Techniques f...
Updated on July 21st, 2022
If you’re planning an asphalt roofing job for your house, you face both challenges and opportunities The world of...Continue Reading
Plumbing
FIX YOUR OWN SEPTIC SYSTEM: Online Course Teaches DIY Fi...
Published on July 20th, 2022
If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your septic system is currently showing signs of failure –...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations
Updated on July 16th, 2022
Are you planning a new home or major renovation There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week
Updated on July 16th, 2022
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading