CERAMIC TILES: This is What a Proper Installation Looks Like
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, goes over how DIY homeowners can install ceramic tiles that last.
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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: Choosing & Using Automatic Backup Power At Your Home
BONUS: Don’t miss the two tech videos below. More and more people are deciding to get proactive about electrical power supply at homes, cottages and small businesses, and that’s why standby generators are gaining in popularity. Declining reliability of the…
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate Walls In My 1940 Home?”
Q: Is it possible to blow insulation into the wall cavities of one of those little veteran homes built right after WWII? I’m afraid to shop around for this work to be done because I don’t want to be taken…
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RADON GAS: Reducing the Hazard in Your Home
Last month I answered a reader’s question about high radon gas levels in homes, and the response from that article made it clear more radon questions need to be answered. That’s certainly the case when you realize that this naturally…
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Q&A of the Week: How’s SeptiCleanse septic system treatment working out for you?
Q: I’m writing to ask for the follow-up to a Toronto Star column you wrote a number of years ago regarding a septic system product called SeptiCleanse. Does this product continue to work well for you? I’ve got a septic system…
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BOOSTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY: Should You Get an HRV or ERV?
Poor indoor air quality is something that many people don’t recognize or understand. Recognized or not, the quality of air you breathe has a big impact on your health. Learn to discern the quality of your indoor air, and how to improve it.
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way to Stop Hot Water From Smelling Like Rotten Eggs?”
Q: What’s the best way to stop the hot water in my house from smelling like rotten eggs? Shortly after I installed new bathroom faucets, my wife noticed the dreaded rotten eggs smell from the faucets – but only from…
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COVID-19 SANITY STRATEGY: Make More Household Living Happen in Less Space
When COVID lockdowns first appeared in early 2020, the weather was getting warmer in a lot of areas, providing at least some opportunity to spend time in isolation outdoors. But with the unfolding of second-wave lockdowns, we face what amounts…
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PATCHING WALLS: Course Teaches All the Tricks
The quickest way to change the look of your home is by changing the colours on your walls. Use these steps to ensure that your walls look like they were repaired and painted by professionals.
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How to Choose the Best Wallpaper
Choosing the right wallpaper can be overwhelming. Just by checking the offers online, you can see how many different styles and colors there are. And the thing is, you can’t just put any wallpaper in any room. You should first consider…
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Q&A: Can recessed light fixtures be installed in a cathedral ceiling?
Q: Can I install recessed light fixtures in a cathedral ceiling? There’s insulation right above the drywall, and I understand that recessed light fixtures need to have clearance around them because of the heat they generate. What can I do? A:…
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How to Get Air Conditioning to Cool Upstairs Bedrooms Properly
If you live in a house with more than one floor, one of the things you’ll probably have noticed is how hard it can be to maintain a regular temperature across floors during hot weather. It’s easy to spend hours…
