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What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in arou...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in around the new recessed light fixtures I’ve had installed The...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Unfixable M...
Updated on January 18th, 2024
Are you thinking of finishing or re-finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to do...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Small Home Trend Gets Bigger
Updated on January 17th, 2016
When I look at Canadian lifestyles, finances and home ownership, it’s obvious that we need more small, attractive,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Freeze-Proof a Cab...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What’s the best way to freeze-proof a water line from a spring to a vacation cabin we visit year-round There’s...Continue Reading
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Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside of basement wall frames They’re made with wood studs, and I...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Convert a Seasona...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
WET CEILINGS IN DRY WEATHER? Learn Why Your Ceiling Gets...
Published on March 5th, 2022
Q: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall You can see it in...Continue Reading
Electrical
KNOB & TUBE WIRING: Options for Dealing With This A...
Published on January 25th, 2024
The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 100-year old brick home you just...Continue Reading
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Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week
Published on December 28th, 2023
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading