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Can you please direct me to a reliable source of information on the real cost of energy from wind and solar?
Can you please direct me to a reliable source of information on the real cost of energy from wind and…
Do I need to anchor the new cultured marble vanity top I’ll be installing in my bathroom?
Do I need to anchor the new cultured marble vanity top I’ll be installing in my bathroom? One guy in…
How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has just flooded?
How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has just flooded? Some of the prefinished hardwood has…
What’s the best container to store carrots in my root cellar?
What’s the best container to store carrots in my root cellar? Will plastic do or must I use metal? We’ve…
How can I expand the living space in my house on a tight budget?
How can I expand the living space in my house on a tight budget? We are a family of five…
What’s the best way to insulate the sloped second floor ceilings of my 1949 storey-and-a-half double-brick house?
What’s the best way to insulate the sloped second floor ceilings of my 1949 storey-and-a-half double-brick house? There are three…
How can I stop a strip of condensation from forming on one wall of my bathroom during cold weather?.
How can I stop a strip of condensation from forming on one wall of my bathroom during cold weather? It…
What’s the most economical method of heating a new home?
What’s the most economical method of heating a new home I’m planning to build electric infloor heating or an electric…
What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in around the new recessed light fixtures I’ve had installed?
What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in around the new recessed light fixtures I’ve had installed? The…
What’s the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows?
What’s the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows? I want to leave the wood its…
Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea?
Are sealed, unventilated attics a good idea? There’s a fair amount of debate on the topic, with some engineering folks…
What is the most efficient kind of electric heater for a small insulated space?
What’s the most efficient kind of plug-in electric heater? We need to heat a 16-foot x 20-foot insulated bunky on…
How much can SIPS help with ongoing cooling and heating costs?
Structural insulated panels are a foam and wood sandwich that takes the place of a wood frame, and SIP buildings…
What’s the best strategy for insulating the inside surface of the solid brick walls of my 1969 bungalow?
What’s the best strategy for insulating the inside surface of the solid brick walls of my 1969 bungalow? I’m planning…
Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside of basement wall frames?
Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside of basement wall frames? They’re made with wood studs, and…
How should I prepare a bathroom subfloor before installing snap-together vinyl tiles?
How should I prepare a bathroom subfloor before installing snap-together vinyl tiles? My plan is to add 3/8-inch plywood over…
Can I install a solid wood floor in a cottage that isn’t heated in the winter? Are there certain woods that I should use or avoid?
Yes, you certainly can install solid wood flooring in an unheated cottage. In fact, lack of heat in the winter…
Is there an alternative to an HRV for condensation?
Is there a cheaper way to control wintertime window condensation and icing than installing a $2000 heat recovery ventilator? Yes,…
How can I stop white, salt-like powder from appearing on the block walls of our basement cold room?
How can I stop white, salt-like powder from appearing on the block walls of our basement cold room? I brushed…
What causes white, fluffy stuff to build up on the inside of a brick basement wall?
What causes white, fluffy stuff to build up on the inside of a brick basement wall? A client of mind…
Q&A: How can I stop mold from growing on the bottom of the interior window frames in my two year old seasonal cottage?
Q: How can I stop mold from growing on the bottom of the interior window frames in my two year…
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