Basements, Foundations & Attics
Insulating a Basement Space For a Root Cellar or Wine Cellar
Published on December 9th, 2022
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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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way to St...
Updated on November 6th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to stop the hot water in my house from smelling like rotten eggs Shortly after I installed new...Continue Reading
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Are Kerosene Heaters Safe?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm thinking about using a kerosene heater to warm things up in my garage workshop Are these safe to use in a space...Continue Reading
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the last few decades, most people don’t...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
SMART THERMOSTATS: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating C...
Published on November 11th, 2022
There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that turns indoor heat ON when it’s too...Continue Reading
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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: How To Get Uninterrupted Electr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
More and more people are deciding to get proactive about maintaining electrical power at their home, cottage and...Continue Reading
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Secure Power: 3 Crucial Issues for Choosing and Using a ...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
The reliability of our electricity supply isn’t what it used to be Utility companies have cut back on line...Continue Reading
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home,...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many homeowners are woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting themselves against a potentially fatal threat, and...Continue Reading
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Repairing Pinhole Water Pipe Leaks the Easy Way
Updated on January 21st, 2022
If you live in a regular, Canadian house, you’ve probably never experienced leaks from copper water pipes because...Continue Reading
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THREE READER Q&As: Furnace Room Ventilation, Insula...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Furnace Room Ventilation Q: Do I need to install vented doors when I build a wall around the furnace and water heater...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Heating a Basement Suite, E...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Heating a Basement Suite Q: Is electric heat a good option for the basement suite I’m creating I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a c...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Can you help me work past the confusion of equipping a cabin with photovoltaic panels I could connect to the grid,...Continue Reading