Roofing
ROOF REPAIR: Climb Up With Me & Learn to Fix Torn A...
Published on April 18th, 2024
Do you need some roof repair because your asphalt shingles got torn in the wind Let me show you how to fix that...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
6 Tips for Cleaning Your Gutters in 2023
Updated on June 21st, 2023
When you think about home maintenance, it’s important to know the parts to keep your home undamaged One essential...Continue Reading
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Installing Soffit and Fascia
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you've ever tried to keep a house worth of wooden soffit and fascia painted and looking good, then you know...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is It Okay to Make a Vented...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Q: Is it wise to remove attic insulation and replace it with spray foam on the underside of roof sheathing My brother...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
VIDEO: Cabin Roof and Floor Insulation
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Got a cottage or cabin roof to insulate Don't want to spoil the look of the rafters and roof boards you can see from...Continue Reading
Roofing
METAL ROOFS: Does This Option Make Sense for Your Home?
Published on April 5th, 2024
Although three quarters of the homes in the country where I live (Canada) have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on October 12th, 2023
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading
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How I Became “Cool” and Energy Efficient Ins...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Villum Kann Rasmussen: Skylight Inventor and Founder of Velux During the summer of 2006 I had the good fortune to...Continue Reading
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Use Zinc Strips to Prevent Roof Moss From Forming
Updated on May 17th, 2022
William liked my recent column on roofs in the Ottawa Citizen, especially the part about using zinc strips to prevent...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute Video Tour
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Mineral slate is a beautiful, traditional roofing option But it's also the most expensive way to keep the rain off...Continue Reading
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Shingle Wisdom
Updated on June 18th, 2019
I’ve just re-shingled a roof I originally covered with asphalt shingles 20 years ago, and seeing how the...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 5 – The L...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is the fifth chapter in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to...Continue Reading