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What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won't extend coverage Is it...Continue Reading
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Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm planning to restore an 1860's board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation Right now there's none...Continue Reading
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Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
We're fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top Can we do this I've heard that you...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Soundproof the Su...
Updated on April 9th, 2022
Q: How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement My daughter is moving in down there and I'm hoping that...Continue Reading
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What’s your opinion of macerating toilets?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What's your opinion of macerating toilets I'm planning to build a two-piece bathroom in a finished...Continue Reading
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My husband and I would like to paint our Formica counter...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
My husband and I would like to paint our Formica countertop to change its colour Will this work The cost of a...Continue Reading
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How can I replace a load bearing wall to open up a space?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
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...Continue Reading
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VIDEO Q&A: Energy Efficient home design
Updated on January 21st, 2022
I'm looking to build a new energy efficient home Do you have any recommendations on energy efficient features that I...Continue Reading
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Pillar Free Floor Systems
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I'm looking for information on floor and roof supports in new houses I'd like to have a home built with a completely...Continue Reading
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What’s the best substrate for a painted wood floor?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I plan to remove old carpet from a medium-sized bedroom, and then paint the floor Trouble is, its just chipboard...Continue Reading
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Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in your bathroom I came across an old column of yours where you...Continue Reading
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Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated cottage One salesman told us that it would be okay because...Continue Reading