Home Interiors
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling It’s the place where the ceiling...Continue Reading
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Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
We're fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top Can we do this I've heard that you...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Soundproof the Su...
Updated on April 9th, 2022
Q: How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement My daughter is moving in down there and I'm hoping that...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
CROWN MOLDING Q&A: “How do I fasten crown to ...
Updated on November 17th, 2021
A few years ago a homeowner from Toronto wrote to ask how he can fasten crown moulding to his concrete ceiling and...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Peeling caulking in a recently remodeled kitch...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our kitchen renovation turned out well, except for the clear silicone caulking around the back splash It's already...Continue Reading
Flooring
How should I install laminate flooring? I’d like to do...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Laminate flooring came to North America about 20 years ago I've been watching both the flooring and the people who...Continue Reading
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What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate fl...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate flooring It’s happening on the ends of some boards, and I...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement ...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement cold room so it’s as warm and cozy as the rest of the...Continue Reading
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How can I reface my kitchen cabinets?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Refacing cabinets is an excellent way to get a completely new look with minimal cost and lowest possible environmental...Continue Reading
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Is there any kind of plaster that can be applied over ol...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Is there any kind of plaster that can be applied over old drywall that’s getting damaged as we try to remove old...Continue Reading
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Will insulating my garage warm up the cold bathroom that...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Will insulating my garage warm up the cold bathroom that’s above it The garage doesn't have any insulation now, just...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceili...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceiling of my basement cold room during winter There’s a vent on...Continue Reading