Siding & Insulation
Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
Wall 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
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
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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
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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
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ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this It's a good...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades here...Continue Reading
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual situation A homeowner had...Continue Reading
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ONE-TIME OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: See Application & Tim...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this video (7 minutes) see how Steve mixes an outdoor wood finish that only needs to be applied once...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
EXTERIOR PAINT: Old-School Craftsman Brings Colour to Wi...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Want to learn something about exterior paint Paul Tyzek has a lot to teach He's an old-school solo painter in Winnipeg,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There a Simple Way to Fi...
Updated on October 23rd, 2021
Q: How should I seal and protect a cedar planter I just built I’d like the wood to stay light and bright outdoors The...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
OLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (a...
Updated on September 18th, 2021
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place Many older houses...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Updated on October 13th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home, but I...Continue Reading