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PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
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How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
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When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A: What Can I Do With Old Cedar Siding?
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Q: What should I do about the cedar siding on my house It’s 40 years old, peeling, and we’re getting conflicting...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Insulating an Old, Brick House
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Insulating an Old, Brick House Q: How can I insulate the walls of my double-brick house The place was built in 1950...Continue Reading
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How to Dry Your Wet, Winter Windows
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One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on windows Every year for a couple...Continue Reading
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PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading