Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my under-the-front-steps basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are...Continue Reading
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Lessons Learned Living and Building in the Country
Updated on January 21st, 2022
In 1986 I bought an empty piece of farmland and forest in a quiet corner of rural Canada and began building a full-time...Continue Reading
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Powder-Actuated Tools that Boost Building Productivity a...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
If you’ve ever worked on a commercial building site, you know that the pace of progress can be pretty fast That’s...Continue Reading
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Where’s the best place to locate a furnace?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Where's the best place to locate a furnace My wife and I are designing a new home, and our plans require two furnaces...Continue Reading
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ABS Drain Pipe Installation is Simple
Updated on August 12th, 2021
For the first two years that my wife and I were married, we lived in the finished basement of the two-bedroom, post-war...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Hands-On Skills Only Part of Home Improvement Success
Published on December 15th, 2023
A good house in good repair – this is my idea of home improvement success If it’s yours too, then I want to explain...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Brand new home with brand new mold!
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We've moved into a brand new home and we're having trouble with a section of the basement we requested be built...Continue Reading
Outdoors
HOW TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Much ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you feel guilty about the environmental impact of your life Are you having trouble reconciling your ideals for...Continue Reading
Flooring
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “Can I Use Click Flooring Ov...
Published on December 8th, 2023
Q: Is it safe to use click-together engineered hardwood flooring over a radiant infloor heating system I’ve heard...Continue Reading
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With Heating System Energy Savings, there’s More t...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
When it comes to lowering your home heating costs, exactly where you spend your energy-upgrade dollars is the most...Continue Reading
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R2000 Home Building Energy Standards
Updated on January 21st, 2022
One of the most significant home building contributions to have come out of Canada is the R2000 program It’s a...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Lumber Makes Better Homes from Less Wood
Updated on November 11th, 2022
When it comes to home design, engineering brains are winning the battle over brawn in ways that yield better woodframe...Continue Reading