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Q&A of the Week: “What Type of New Furnace Sh...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What type of new furnace should I get My existing oil furnace has a problem and I’m getting an oil smell in the...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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OPEN VERANDAHS: Old-Time Feature Adds More Than Traditio...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The old-time, roof-covered open porch, or verandah, is one traditional architectural feature that’s staging a...Continue Reading
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Root Cellar Revival
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Construction options for bringing classic food storage into your life Root cellars are cool, moist spaces that...Continue Reading
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Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage?
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Is radiant infloor heating a good idea for a cottage We're planning our design right now and need help understanding...Continue Reading
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ABRASIVES GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Wor...
Published on December 30th, 2022
If you're into woodworking or home improvements, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made...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
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Bureaucracy a Roadblock to Green Homebuilding Innovations
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Technology isn’t always the toughest barrier to green innovations, and a contractor named Reiner Hoyer is...Continue Reading
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How should be keep my cottage foundation protected from ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What recommendations can you offer for the foundation of a seasonal, water-access cottage we’re building directly...Continue Reading
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MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you've got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem Some home ownership...Continue Reading
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Canadian Innovation Powers Green Heating and Cooling Rev...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
As winter descends on us Canadians again, I’m reminded how heating technology is virtually a life support system for...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