Q: How can I paint the rusty steel railing that goes across the front of my property? I want the results to lasts. A: If the rust is just cosmetic (and it almost always is with outdoor iron or steel […]
Continue ReadingQ&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 […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: How Can I Make 30-Year Old Aluminum Siding Look Better?
Q: The aluminum siding on my house has growths on it and the paint seems to be rubbing off. Other than this the siding is in good shape. What can I do to make it look better? A: Painting is […]
Continue ReadingHOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a commercial construction site. I’ve been impressed with this stuff ever since. Over the years spray foam has […]
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Continue ReadingQ&A of the Week: “How to Caulk a Bathtub?”
This Q&A of the Week comes from my dad, Wayne Maxwell. He and my mom live in a condominium in the city where I grew up . . . Q: “It’s time to recaulk the bathtub, Steve. What’s the […]
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