Energy Efficiency
ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique ...
Published on December 23rd, 2022
Watch me install a neater, more reliable alternative to electric rooftop de-icing cables in the video below When a...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ROCKWOOL: A Better Kind of Batt Insulation
Updated on December 16th, 2022
If you're tired of the itch and dust of working with fiberglass insulation, you'll want to hear about an alternative...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Insulation & Air Vapour Barriers in Cold Climates
Updated on December 16th, 2022
If you're planning to add insulation to your home, there's some easy-to-miss basic information you should know about...Continue Reading
Roofing
What Brands of Shingles Should You Look For?
Published on November 30th, 2022
Your roof protects your home against severe weather, such as hail, snow, water, harsh winds, fallen trees, and other...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
Easy Home Security Upgrades Bring Peace of Mind for the ...
Published on November 30th, 2022
Home improvement projects are a favorite activity for many people While they’re often completed to enhance on curb...Continue Reading
Roofing
WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Updated on December 2nd, 2022
A few years back I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Why Did My Paint Start Peeling Thr...
Updated on December 3rd, 2022
Q: When the outside of my home was painted three years ago, the painter insisted on oil-based paint instead of latex...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulat...
Published on November 28th, 2022
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 new...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Danish Inventor Brought the World the Roof Window Skylight
Published on November 25th, 2022
Thousands of homes are brighter, airier and more inviting today because of the life’s work of an inventor and...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
Government Help for Porch Lifts
Updated on November 26th, 2022
If you're a senior citizen, or you're physically challenged, you might consider something called a "porch lift" for...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Wood Screws Better Than Ever for DIYers
Published on November 17th, 2022
Quietly, over the last 30 years, something great has been happening to wood screws Several great things, actually In...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Lumber Makes Better Homes from Less Wood
Updated on November 11th, 2022
When it comes to home design, engineering brains are winning the battle over brawn in ways that yield better woodframe...Continue Reading