Basements, Foundations & Attics
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy
Published on March 8th, 2024
Powder-actuated tools (PATs) are the fastest option for anchoring things to masonry This is especially true when...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...
Published on February 21st, 2024
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...
Updated on February 14th, 2024
My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work
Published on February 8th, 2024
Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on October 12th, 2023
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
Published on October 6th, 2023
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors
Published on September 21st, 2023
Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video
Published on September 15th, 2023
Concrete basements crack fairly often, but most crack repair systems only fill the gaps They offer no significant...Continue Reading
Flooring
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...
Published on September 8th, 2023
Sometimes small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Q: Do you know of any way to get rid of the smell of rats and mice My daughter bought a house in an old neighbourhood...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my under-the-front-steps basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are...Continue Reading