There’s a load-bearing wall between the living room and kitchen in my son’s home and he’d like to open this space up and make one large room. I’ve heard this is possible. Can you offer suggestions for how it can […]
Continue ReadingHow do I fasten crown moulding to my concrete ceiling and walls?
On May 25, 2012, a homeowner from Toronto wrote in to ask how he can fasten crown moulding to his concrete ceiling and walls. What’s making it even trickier is that the ceiling is also out of level by as […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT HEATING DUCTS Q&A: “How should I arrange heating ducts in my basement?”
Q: How should I arrange the heating ducts as I convert an unfinished basement space into a couple of bedrooms? Right now the heating ducts are up at the ceiling. Should I extend them down to floor level? Do I […]
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ASK STEVE: Window Installation tips and recommendations
My wife’s Dad wants to replace the windows on his house with vinyl units, the kind designed to be installed without disturbing the existing wooden frames. We’re thinking of doing the work ourselves, and need to know what precautions to […]
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