Home Exteriors
STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on April 3rd, 2024
Building with the natural limestone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on August 2nd, 2024
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of...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
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
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
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
Article
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
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
Article
STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS: This Stud Frame Alternative...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an alternative to stud frame construction for homes and small commercial...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Q&A: Prep for Painting Asbestos Siding
Published on July 7th, 2016
Q: What's the best way to prepare the outside of an older building for paint The walls are covered in asbestos...Continue Reading
Article
How should I insulate a cold floor underneath a bay window?
Updated on January 17th, 2016
It's not unusual to require insulation upgrades in floor cavities that sit over unheated spaces, and there are two...Continue Reading