How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly afterwards.
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Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way
Steve introduces some innovative tools and products to help make drywall installation projects easier, faster and much cleaner than traditional methods.
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How should I finish my concrete basement floor?
<h2class=”question”> How should I finish my concrete basement floor? There are a few small but stable cracks. Should I fill them before painting? Finishing any concrete basement floor is optional, but epoxy paint offers the best results I’ve seen. You…
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How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling?
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling? It’s the place where the ceiling meets an outside wall. I scrub the stains off each spring, but it returns the following winter. Although…
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What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home?
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home? My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re confused by all the choices. Installation cost is the first thing to consider. The least expensive heating option…
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How should I insulate my basement?
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any contractors who think foam insulation in basements is a good idea. All they recommend is stud frame walls with fiberglass…
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Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house?
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation holes in the aluminum underneath the overhang of my roof. Yes, you should be concerned because you’re in danger of…
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Are low-flow toilets really any good?
Are low-flow toilets really any good? I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be sure the new ones work. About 10 years ago I replaced the conventional toilets in my house with low-flow units…
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What is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home which is mostly over an unheated crawl space.
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How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I’m finishing?
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in a basement he’s renovating. He wants to know if he should put the partition walls on top of a dimpled…
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again?
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again? As I polish the metal only some areas come clean. The problem you’ve got comes from a lacquer coating. It’s intended to prevent tarnishing during storage, but it…
