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BUILD YOUR OWN EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Sho...
Published on January 20th, 2023
You certainly can’t complain about the performance of modern, ready-made, insulated exterior steel doors They keep...Continue Reading
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CHOOSING WINDOWS: How to Find Today’s Best Models
Updated on September 3rd, 2022
If you’re serious about the quality of windows in your new home or renovation, you face a challenge that goes beyond...Continue Reading
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TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS: 20+ Year Product Review
Published on April 28th, 2022
Every so often I get people asking me about the tubular skylight in our house They've seen it in videos I've made...Continue Reading
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The Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Choosing the best basement window style for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Refinish My Own Fiber...
Updated on August 16th, 2021
Q: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior door at my house They face south and the old...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the WEEK: “How Can I Shorten a Door to...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What's the best way to shorten two wooden doors as part of a laminate floor job I'm planning I need advice for...Continue Reading
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WINDOW CONDENSATION: How to Eliminate Wet Winter Windows
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Do you have condensation on windows in your home during the heating season If you do, you’re not alone Winter window...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
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Updated on May 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14AUG2018: Summer is the time of year when you're most likely to have a sticky wooden door Humid weather is the...Continue Reading
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What’s the best product to use for finishing the inter...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows I want to leave the wood its natural...Continue Reading
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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
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you have windows that aren't as good as they should be Perhaps you're planning a new home or major addition Windows...Continue Reading