Back in the 1980s I did some exterior woodworking for a client. They were very pleased, at least at first. Eight months later I got the phone call. The finish was peeling and ugly. “How could you let this happen?”,…
“Be sure to check out the Deck Stain Q&A section at the end of the last page of this post. All questions come from real people looking for real answers.” – Steve from BaileyLineRoad.com If you’re looking to apply deck stain to…
When it comes to managing home heating costs, identifying the most economical energy source is not always simple. One reason is the way energy is priced. Electricity is sold in cents per kilowatt-hour; oil in cents per liter; propane is…
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective tools we’ve got for boosting energy efficiency in new homes and renovations. But to make spray foam work, you need to understand the two main types on the market. Click below…
Governments everywhere apply extra taxes on energy products, so it’s only right that property owners get some of that back in the form of financial incentives for energy upgrades. But where to look for incentive programs? Municipalities, provinces, utilities and…
There’s a question I’ve wondered about for years and I’ve never yet found a good answer. Millions of us live in the richest time in history and we have the best, fastest and most efficient manufacturing and construction tools the world…
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