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How should I go about preserving exposed bricks in my home?
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My kitchen will be renovated soon and I'd like to expose the bricks on one interior wall The kitchen has a...Continue Reading
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How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won’t...
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How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won't crack again I'm removing tiles installed poorly 15 years ago,...Continue Reading
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Whole house fans & Canadian homes
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I've seen a few articles written about whole house fans, mostly in US magazines and on web sites Why aren't they...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Peeling caulking in a recently remodeled kitch...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our kitchen renovation turned out well, except for the clear silicone caulking around the back splash It's already...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, re...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I stop my three teenagers from taking really, really long showers We've tried begging, guilt trips and...Continue Reading
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Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at your place I came across an old column of yours where you...Continue Reading
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Will a 120-volt, 12.5 amp tankless electric water heater...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Will a 120-volt, 125 amp tankless electric water heater fill a large, therapeutic bath tub with hot water Filling...Continue Reading
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What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a ba...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a basement renovation I don’t know what to make of the...Continue Reading
Flooring
How should I install laminate flooring? I’d like to do...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Laminate flooring came to North America about 20 years ago I've been watching both the flooring and the people who...Continue Reading
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What settings should I adjust my new heat recovery venti...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What settings should I adjust my new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to I had a unit installed in my tightly...Continue Reading
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How can I fix sunken patio stones in my backyard? Is the...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Sinking patio stones and paving bricks are a common problem in Canada because the freezing and thawing temperatures...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement ...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement cold room so it’s as warm and cozy as the rest of the...Continue Reading