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Stairframe Metal Stair System
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Of all the challenges involved in building or renovating a home, making a good set of stairs is up near the top of...Continue Reading
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Solatube Tubular Skylights
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Ten years ago this month I installed a Solatube tubular skylight, and it’s worked flawlessly ever since I cut a hole...Continue Reading
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Bureaucracy a Roadblock to Green Homebuilding Innovations
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Technology isn’t always the toughest barrier to green innovations, and a contractor named Reiner Hoyer is...Continue Reading
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Root Cellar Revival
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Construction options for bringing classic food storage into your life Root cellars are cool, moist spaces that...Continue Reading
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New Green Custom Canadian Home Pulls Out All Environment...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What details would you include in a home built to the highest environmental standards The answer to this question is...Continue Reading
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Front Loading Washer Saves Astonishing Amounts of Water
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Front loading washing machine appliances are supposed to use much less water than top loaders, with the accompanying...Continue Reading
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Moen outdoor tap delivers hot and cold water year-round
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you ever drop by my place for an evening visit, please don’t walk around to the backyard without first yelling...Continue Reading
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Elastilon is a nail-free, click-free way to secure wood ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Until recently, all true wood floors involved either nailing or click-together edges, but a product called Elastilon...Continue Reading
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Timberlinx Simplifies Timberframe Joinery
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Timberlinx (8779003111) is a system of simple, hidden hardware that eliminates the need for time-consuming,...Continue Reading
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Techniques for Making Waterproof Connections with PEX
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve shows how to create waterproof pipe connections with PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) using a cordless ProPEX...Continue Reading
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Sidebars on Ceramic Tile Flooring
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Lucky Puck Fashions in the tile world are bringing larger and larger tiles to market, and these pose an installation...Continue Reading
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Little Things Make Big Differences with Basement Floors
Updated on July 8th, 2021
While it’s true that tiny problems with your home can trigger big consequences, a little foresight can eliminate...Continue Reading