Windows & Doors
TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS: 20+ Year Product Review
Published on April 28th, 2022
Every so often I get people asking me about the tubular skylight in our house They've seen it in videos I've made...Continue Reading
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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OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEM VIDEO#13: HOW TO STRIP CABLE ...
Updated on October 16th, 2018
This is video#13 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program for designing and...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing a Heat Pump, Chang...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Choosing a Heat Pump Q: Can you help me understand if heat pumps make sense instead of a furnace They seem like a good...Continue Reading
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Essential Guidelines for Purchasing Pre-Owned Generators
Published on March 19th, 2024
Opting for a large, industrial-sized pre-owned or low-hour used generator can bring a plethora of advantages,...Continue Reading
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Durable Wood Siding
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If it were true that success was always about doing the obvious, then everyone would get everything right all the time...Continue Reading
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NEW WINDOWS Q&A: Will They Reduce Street Noise ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 1Nov2019 + Video Q: Will new windows reduce street noise and wintertime condensation Our home was built...Continue Reading
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BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 21Jun2019: When my parents renovated the basement of my boyhood home, they added a bathroom, and it included a...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Updated on February 2nd, 2024
Back in the early 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful home heating system he'd installed, but...Continue Reading
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What’s the maximum length of insulated duct I can inst...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the maximum length of insulated duct I can install with my new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) Is 18 feet too...Continue Reading
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How to Get Air Conditioning to Cool Upstairs Bedrooms Pr...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
If you live in a house with more than one floor, one of the things you'll probably have noticed is how hard it can be...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Q: Do you know of any way to get rid of the smell of rats and mice My daughter bought a house in an old neighbourhood...Continue Reading