Home Exteriors
Steaming Roofing Troubles a Thunder Bay Man
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
A reader from Thunder Bay, Ontario just sent me an email because he’s sick with worry His roof is steaming on sunny...Continue Reading
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Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Can I store paint in an unheated garage Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of paint We...Continue Reading
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Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the pati...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement The slabs...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
VIDEO Q&A: Energy Efficient home design
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I'm looking to build a new energy efficient home Do you have any recommendations on energy efficient features that I...Continue Reading
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How can we stop frost from forming on the inside face of...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can we stop frost from forming on the inside face of the garage walls on our three-year-old home during winter The...Continue Reading
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How can I fix sunken patio stones in my backyard? Is the...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Sinking patio stones and paving bricks are a common problem in Canada because the freezing and thawing temperatures...Continue Reading
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Can I build a partition wall on top of basement subfloor...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Yes, you can build a non-load bearing wall on top of any basement subfloor product on the market today Since these...Continue Reading
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How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be b...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be building over a raised deck It’s about 9 feet off the ground,...Continue Reading
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How can I get rid of moisture build up and mold in my 20...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I get rid of moisture build up and mold in my 20x40-foot, window-free cottage garage The structure is built...Continue Reading