Plumbing
BASEMENT BATHROOM: Install a Shower & Toilet Withou...
Updated on March 12th, 2022
How do you install a bathroom where a sewage drain pipe doesn’t exist Or perhaps there's a drain pipe, but it's up...Continue Reading
Water Systems
How Do You Remove Arsenic From Water At Home?
Updated on March 9th, 2022
Arsenic in drinking water Is that even a thing Well, surprisingly, yes it can be In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
WET CEILINGS IN DRY WEATHER? Learn Why Your Ceiling Gets...
Published on March 5th, 2022
Q: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall You can see it in...Continue Reading
Electrical
Are You Up to Installing a Ceiling Fan?
Updated on May 6th, 2022
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it Whether the room...Continue Reading
Plumbing
MIXING VALVES: Taming the Dangers of Too-Hot Water Heaters
Updated on March 5th, 2022
According to health and safety authorities everywhere, the 60°C (140ºF) water delivered by many tank-style water...Continue Reading
Article
4 Common Causes Of A Noisy Furnace And How To Fix Them
Updated on July 21st, 2022
Your furnace is an important part of your home and with regular maintenance it will serve you well for decades Proper...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
SAVE MONEY ON HEAT: Novitherm Reflectors Direct Warmth I...
Updated on February 26th, 2022
The video below is from a 2012 installation job where I had the chance to put Novitherm heat reflectors into an older...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Updated on February 26th, 2022
I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he happened to mention the price of his...Continue Reading
Article
Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes
Updated on February 26th, 2022
A few years ago I visited one of the largest, most advanced sawmills in North America, and I came away with something...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...
Published on February 18th, 2022
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
Article
EPOXY PIPE LINING: Effective Way to Stop Water Pipe Leaks
Published on February 18th, 2022
Water supply pipes in houses where I live are pretty reliable, but if you live in an apartment building or condo, you...Continue Reading
Article
How to Prepare Drywall for Interior Painting
Published on February 10th, 2022
There’s nothing like a new coat of interior paint to make you feel good about your home and your life I was reminded...Continue Reading