Energy Efficiency
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate Th...
Published on November 8th, 2024
Video watch time = 3 1/2 minutes Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
“How Can I Stop Sap From Bleeding Out Of My Tongue...
Updated on October 9th, 2024
Sap oozing from softwood lumber beams is a perennial problem, especially with thick wood in sunny locations Stain...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Published on September 27th, 2024
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: 3 Key Features & Why They ...
Published on September 20th, 2024
Powerful trends are coming together to make homes better than ever Appearance, durability and energy efficiency are...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
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
Siding & Insulation
ROCKWOOL: A Better Kind of Batt Insulation
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're tired of the itch and dust of working with fiberglass insulation, you'll want to hear about an...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Insulation & Air Vapour Barriers in Cold Climates
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're planning to add insulation to your home, there's some easy-to-miss basic information you should know...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
How to Stop House Paint From Peeling
Published on April 30th, 2024
Q: When the outside of my home was painted three years ago, the painter insisted on oil-based paint instead of...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Published on April 24th, 2024
These asbestos shingles were popular until the 1960s and they do last a long time Repainting or removal poses...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
How to Paint Aluminum Siding
Published on April 12th, 2024
Aluminum siding is great stuff, and you don't have to replace it just because it's losing its finish and growing lichen...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ALUMINUM SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install It The Rig...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Soffit and fascia are what you call the horizontal and vertical extensions of a roof over exterior walls, and depending...Continue Reading