Energy Efficiency
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate Th...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
FANCY CEDAR SIDEWALL SHINGLING: Creating Your Own Classi...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Normally I'm not a fan of wood siding It just doesn't last long enough to be worthwhile in my book, and it's always...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install Your Own The Right Way
Published on May 4th, 2023
Depending on how picky you are, installing aluminum soffit and fascia can be a simple part of finishing up a project,...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Published on April 28th, 2023
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: 3 Key Features & Why They ...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Advancements don't come quickly to the world of home building, but when change finally does happen it’s usually here...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
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
Siding & Insulation
4 Better Ways To Maintain Your Vinyl Siding
Published on March 8th, 2022
While most homeowners invest significantly in the maintenance and condition of their homes indoors, it's easy to forget...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on March 4th, 2023
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
Article
COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
Article
PAINTING ALUMINUM SIDING? How Can I Make 30-Year Old Alu...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off Other than these problems,...Continue Reading