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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,…
How can we stop water from seeping through the walls of the cold room?
How can we stop water from seeping through the walls of the cold room built in a basement underneath our…
Help me Steve, my new wood floors aren’t level!
We’re having problems with the hardwood floor in our house and I hope you can help. Our place was built…
How can I tell if the central air conditioner in our new house is working properly?
How can I tell if the central air conditioner in our new house is working properly? On hot days this…
Is foam injection insulation a good way to boost the energy efficiency of my brick house?
Is foam injection insulation a good way to boost the energy efficiency of my brick house? It’s about 60 years…
I live in a 50-year old bungalow and have just discovered there’s not a single bit of insulation in the place. How can I fix this?
The first step is to get some loose-fill insulation blown into your attic. This is the easiest and least expensive…
ASK STEVE: Frost jacking causes heaving, help!
About 5 years ago I installed two posts under a porch and now one seems to be rising out of…
How can I get rid of the smell of smoke on a century-old oak buffet?
How can I get rid of the smell of smoke on a century-old oak buffet? I recently bought the piece…
How should I go about preserving exposed bricks in my home?
My kitchen will be renovated soon and I’d like to expose the bricks on one interior wall. The kitchen has…
Can I salvage my leaky ceramic shower stall?
Can I salvage my leaky ceramic shower stall? Water’s coming through the floor and appearing on the ceiling below. Should…
How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won’t crack again?
How can I ensure that a new ceramic tile job won’t crack again? I’m removing tiles installed poorly 15 years…
Whole house fans & Canadian homes
I’ve seen a few articles written about whole house fans, mostly in US magazines and on web sites. Why aren’t…
Q&A: Peeling caulking in a recently remodeled kitchen – HELP!
Our kitchen renovation turned out well, except for the clear silicone caulking around the back splash. It’s already peeling. What…
Q&A: Brand new home with brand new mold!
We’ve moved into a brand new home and we’re having trouble with a section of the basement we requested be…
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