Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Finish a Wooden Co...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I finish a 3 foot wide x 10 foot long lodgepole pine countertop I’m making for a kitchen and bar I want...Continue Reading
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HOW TO INSTALL TRIM Q&A: “Should I Trust My C...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I think of a contractor who wants to fasten 8” wide Douglas fir exterior window trim using stainless...Continue Reading
Flooring
SOUNDPROOFING: What Can I Put Underneath New Carpet To M...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What can I put underneath new carpet to boost floor soundproofing My father recently sent me an old article of yours...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WATER SUPPLY PIPE CONNECTIONS: Watch The Coolest Plumbin...
Updated on April 19th, 2022
The world of plumbing has changed a lot over the last 15 years, and PEX pipe is one big reason why Even if you're not...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Move Basement Heat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I arrange the heating ducts as I convert an unfinished basement space into a couple of bedrooms Right now...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Video Tour of How They Work
Updated on October 28th, 2021
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can't First, they're small They take up little space...Continue Reading
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WINTERIZING WATER SYSTEMS: Simple System Is 100% Reliable
Updated on November 13th, 2021
Got a seasonal water system to put away for the winter Watch the video below to learn about a fast, fool-proof way to...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Cracks Where...
Updated on November 17th, 2021
Q: How can I stop the ceiling from cracking and recracking where it meets a partition wall in my home I think I have a...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate Walls In...
Updated on May 27th, 2021
Q: Is it possible to blow insulation into the wall cavities of one of those little veteran homes built right after WWII...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Is a Tankless Water Heater for You?
Updated on June 3rd, 2022
Tankless water heaters are a popular item these days and they offer real advantages – they save energy and save...Continue Reading
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BOOSTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY: Should You Get an HRV or ERV?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you live in a place that gets colder than freezing, winter could mean indoor air quality in your home that would be...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way to St...
Updated on November 6th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to stop the hot water in my house from smelling like rotten eggs Shortly after I installed new...Continue Reading