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WORK SAFE MINI-SCAFFOLD: Canadian Company Creates Versat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for...Continue Reading
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Lessons for Canadian Homeowners from the City of Canals
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Say the phrase “house construction” in Canada, and you’re talking about new buildings, renovations and wood But...Continue Reading
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Fueling Your Future: How to Get Trained and Succeed as a...
Published on April 4th, 2024
So, you're considering a career as a truck driver Well, it can certainly be a lucrative and enjoyable career move...Continue Reading
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Innovative Approaches to Gutter Cleaning
Published on April 18th, 2024
Cleaning your gutters is an important job, but it can be hard and dangerous work Luckily, some tools and techniques...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Should I Use Rock Salt, Solar Salt, or Evaporated Salt i...
Published on April 7th, 2022
Are you confused about the correct type of salt to use with your well water softener That's understandable There are...Continue Reading
Philosophy
HOME SCHOOLING: How We Do It Differently
Updated on April 13th, 2024
Home schooling is increasing in popularity across North America and other places for a handful of reasons Over the...Continue Reading
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Elastilon is a nail-free, click-free way to secure wood ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Until recently, all true wood floors involved either nailing or click-together edges, but a product called Elastilon...Continue Reading
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TOO HOT UPSTAIRS: Causes and Cures of this Widespread Pr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
When I grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada in the early 1970s, only one family in a neighbourhood of thousands...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 8May2020: Most things in South Africa are different than in North America, and this goes for the way...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How to Insulate and Cool a Basement Space For a Root Cel...
Published on May 10th, 2024
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading
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HOW TO BUILD COMPACT STAIRS: Staircase Kit Makes Attics ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Depending on the design of your home, your attic might just offer some surprisingly gorgeous living space in exchange...Continue Reading
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Canadian Invention Helps Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Updated on July 8th, 2021
As we enter another heating season, I’m reminded that ultimately we’ll pay just about anything to keep warm in...Continue Reading