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Ventilation and your range hood
The vent cover for the range hood duct in our new house has four louvres and is noisy and ineffective…
ASK STEVE: Peeling paint mystery
The paint beneath our south facing windows is peeling on the inside walls, but I don’t know why. Some of…
Q&A: Cottage Insulation Help
A friend owns a cottage and would like to insulate the roof. The problem is the limited amount of space…
Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at your place?
Do you still like the low flow toilets you installed at your place? I came across an old column of…
Will a 120-volt, 12.5 amp tankless electric water heater fill a large, therapeutic bath tub with hot water?
Will a 120-volt, 12.5 amp tankless electric water heater fill a large, therapeutic bath tub with hot water? Filling this…
What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a basement renovation?
What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a basement renovation? I don’t know what to make of the…
How should I install laminate flooring? I’d like to do the work myself, but I’m not sure how to proceed.
Laminate flooring came to North America about 20 years ago. I’ve been watching both the flooring and the people who…
What settings should I adjust my new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to?
What settings should I adjust my new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to? I had a unit installed in my tightly…
Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the open roof on my 600 sq. ft. cottage?
Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the open roof on my 600 sq. ft. cottage? I…
What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate flooring?
What can I do to fix the shrinking of my new laminate flooring? It’s happening on the ends of some…
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement?
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement? I glued 1 1/2″-thick white styrofoam boards to all…
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 basement?
What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement cold room so it’s as warm and cozy as the…
How should I choose a laminate floor?
How should I choose a laminate floor? They’re much less expensive than solid wood, and laminates are looking less artificial…
Brick Veneer Options
What do you think about slicing brick so it’s 1-inch thick, then gluing it to the outside walls of a…
Do I need to heat the basement in my seasonal cottage near Parry Sound, Ontario?
Do I need to heat the basement in my seasonal cottage near Parry Sound, Ontario? The basement is partially below…
Can I install ceramic tiles over a subfloor product called Tyroc?
Can I install ceramic tiles over a subfloor product called Tyroc? The manufacturer says I can, but others say no…
How can I reface my kitchen cabinets?
Refacing cabinets is an excellent way to get a completely new look with minimal cost and lowest possible environmental impact…
Is there an economical alternative to spray foam applied by a professional?
Is there an economical alternative to spray foam applied by a professional? The verbal quote I have for 400 sq…
How smooth does a plywood subfloor have to be to accept a new floor on top?
How smooth does a plywood subfloor have to be to accept a new floor on top? We have a 1970’s…
How can I figure out how much energy my washing machine uses with each load?
How can I figure out how much energy my washing machine uses with each load? I’ve already asked the manufacturer,…
How important is it that wood siding be installed over strapping to provide ventilation?
How important is it that wood siding be installed over strapping to provide ventilation? My husband and I built a…
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