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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…
Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated cottage?
Can we safely install laminate flooring in our unheated cottage? One salesman told us that it would be okay because…
Are there any pitfalls to look out for with mobile home flooring repairs?
We are currently renovating an older mobile home. We have the opportunity to install unfinished oak flooring throughout, but wonder…
Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage?
Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage? We’re planning our design right now and need help understanding…
Can I paint my white vinyl windows brown? Is painting or aluminum cladding an option?
Most vinyl windows are white, and the reason has largely to do with the way vinyl expands and contracts with…
Shower problem calls for permanent solution!
I live in a six year-old two story home, and when the shower or bath faucets are turned on in…
How can I fix a new door that has an uneven gap at the top?
How can I fix a new door that has an uneven gap at the top? I know that the proper…
How can I boost the energy efficiency of the floor-to-ceiling windows in my high-rise condo?
How can I boost the energy efficiency of the floor-to-ceiling windows in my high-rise condo? Heating costs are very high…
What can I do to protect a laminate floor in case of a water heater leak?
What can I do to protect a laminate floor in case of a water heater leak? It’s in our cottage,…
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