Roofing
ROOF REPAIR: Climb Up With Me & Learn to Fix Torn A...
Published on April 18th, 2024
Do you need some roof repair because your asphalt shingles got torn in the wind Let me show you how to fix that...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
How to Paint Aluminum Siding
Published on April 12th, 2024
Aluminum siding is great stuff, and you don't have to replace it just because it's losing its finish and growing lichen...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WOOD CEILINGS PLANKS: Video Tour of Prefinished, Easy-to...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I recently took a close look at the topic of wood-looking ceiling planks as an alternative to the typical drywall and...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ALUMINUM SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install It The Rig...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Soffit and fascia are what you call the horizontal and vertical extensions of a roof over exterior walls, and depending...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Fine Woodworking Without Wood
Published on March 28th, 2024
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Comparing Brick Staining and Brick Painting
Published on March 27th, 2024
Brick staining and brick painting are two popular methods for updating the look of brickwork Both techniques offer...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENTS: 3 Excellent Flooring Options
Published on March 27th, 2024
The flooring (and subfloor) you choose has a huge impact on how your basement feels and performs, and on indoor air...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Thin...
Published on March 27th, 2024
If you're thinking of building stairs (or having a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Lumber: How Wooden I-joists, Composite Studs ...
Published on March 20th, 2024
Want a better renovation or new home That’s what I often help homeowners achieve in my work coaching them through...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Managing Moisture In Building Envelopes
Published on March 20th, 2024
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was a housing boom in Vancouver, Canada that had developers scrambling...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Why Cast Iron Radiators Are Still Great
Published on March 20th, 2024
Good ideas always rise to the top, even if people do forget about them for a while Hot water heating with cast iron...Continue Reading