Learning & How-To
Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve takes us on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How Can I Cool a Home Without Furnace Ducts?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve suggests a cooling system that’s efficient and highly...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete...Continue Reading
Article
Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Are you planning to build a deck for your back yard Turn to these deck finishing tips from Steve Maxwell and you will...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I get rid of condensation and mold forming in my ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Steve offers help on the common cold cellar problem of condensation and...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
How do I replace a rusting steel garage support?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Steve explains how to replace a rusting steel garage support post and how to make the new one...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insula...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
Article
Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I doubt any homeowner likes installing drywall or having a professional put it up And though drywall is a necessary...Continue Reading
Flooring
How should I finish my concrete basement floor?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I finish my concrete basement floor There are a few small but stable cracks Should I fill them before...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How can I kill mold that appears and reappears in a corner of our bedroom ceiling It’s the place where the ceiling...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What should we consider when deciding how to heat a home My wife and I are designing our new house, and we’re...Continue Reading