Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Stucco Repair: Assessment and Service
Published on August 13th, 2024
Stucco is a popular exterior finish that provides a great look and durability for homes and buildings However, like...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: A Detailed Video Tour
Updated on August 14th, 2024
I've been heating our house, workshop and domestic hot water with an outdoor wood boiler since 2011, and the video...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR WOOD: All You Need to Know About Oiling
Updated on August 14th, 2024
Exterior wood is risky stuff Everyone’s happy with the look of it at first when lumber is new, but as aging sets...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On ...
Published on August 9th, 2024
When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often the bare minimum tomorrow That’s been the...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
“How Can I Stop My Garage Door From Sticking Shut ...
Published on August 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Question: How can I stop my garage door from freezing to the concrete floor when it...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Cabin Roof Insulation from the Top
Published on August 9th, 2024
Earlier this year I was advising a married couple on how they can have a summer home built in a small, beautiful...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
COTTAGE HEATING: “Can I Leave All Heat Off During ...
Published on August 6th, 2024
Question: Can I safely leave the heat turned off in my cottage over winter The floor is hardwood and I’m concerned...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
FIBER vs. FOAM: R Values Don’t Tell Anything Like ...
Published on August 5th, 2024
Insulation R values don't tell the whole story of household energy efficiency Far from it In the video below I show...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Published on July 30th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 1/2 minutes Back in the early 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulat...
Published on July 30th, 2024
A while back I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind His church is planning to put up a...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...
Published on July 26th, 2024
Question: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the...Continue Reading