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How should I insulate my basement?
How should I insulate my basement? I’ve been researching foam products and they look impressive, but I can’t find any…
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house?
Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation…
Are low-flow toilets really any good?
Are low-flow toilets really any good? I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be…
What is the best way to insulate the cold floors of my 95 year old home?
In this video I assist Joanne, from Kingston Ontario, with a cold floor situation in her 95 year old home…
How do I anchor the partition walls in a basement I’m finishing?
In this video I give advice to Gareth, from Ottawa, who is wondering how to anchor the partition walls in…
How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again?
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again? As I polish the metal only some areas…
How can I protect the exposed concrete foundation on my new home?
In this video I answer a homeowner who asked for advice on how to protect the exposed concrete foundation on their new…
Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concrete basement floor?
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it’s not a great idea. I’ve seen vinyl separate from…
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellar.Help!
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellar.Help! The roof is corrugated steel, on top…
What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won’t extend coverage…
Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-year-old home?
I’m planning to restore an 1860’s board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation. Right now there’s none in the…
Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
We’re fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top. Can we do this? I’ve…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Soundproof the Suspended Ceiling In My Basement?”
Q: How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement? My daughter is moving in down there and I’m…
What’s your opinion of macerating toilets?
What’s your opinion of macerating toilets? I’m planning to build a two-piece bathroom in a finished basement. Macerating toilet systems…
My husband and I would like to paint our Formica countertop to change its colour. Will this work?
My husband and I would like to paint our Formica countertop to change its colour. Will this work? The cost…
CROWN MOLDING Q&A: “How do I fasten crown to my concrete ceiling and walls?”
A few years ago a homeowner from Toronto wrote to ask how he can fasten crown moulding to his concrete…
What kind of coating can I put on some oak stairs to stop dogs and people from slipping?
What kind of coating can I put on some oak stairs to stop dogs and people from slipping? I really…
What’s the best substrate for a painted wood floor?
I plan to remove old carpet from a medium-sized bedroom, and then paint the floor. Trouble is, its just chipboard…
How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet?
How should I make a creaky subfloor quiet? Back in 1990, I had the second floor of our 60-year-old bungalow…
Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in your bathroom?
Do you still like the low-flow toilets you installed in your bathroom? I came across an old column of yours…
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