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
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DECK STAIN: 5 Essentials for Staining Your Deck So It Lo...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you're looking to apply deck stain to a new deck or you want to refinish an old deck so the results last, you've...Continue Reading
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Canadian Innovation Makes Finishing a Basement with Subf...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
September is the month when Canadians everywhere are most likely to think about finishing their basement It’s also...Continue Reading
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HOME IMPROVEMENT CASE STUDY: DIY Bathroom Reno Supreme
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Brad Elkins isn’t a contractor, and that’s precisely why his story is worth telling He’s living proof that an...Continue Reading
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Common Problems with Roof Restoration
Updated on April 15th, 2020
UPDATED 1Apr2020: Just like the human immune system, the roof of any house is the first line of defense against nasty...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMMERTIME BASEMENT MUSTINESS Q&A : Concrete Floor...
Updated on August 5th, 2022
Q: What can I do about sky-high summertime humidity in our house It's 35 years old and sits entirely on a concrete...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
HOW TO CHOOSE A HOME INSPECTOR: Inspect Your Inspector B...
Published on April 16th, 2024
Inspecting a home is all about knowing the important details, looking closely at them, them making a report There...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...
Published on February 21st, 2024
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase...Continue Reading
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SIPs Panels: A Better Way to Build with this Foam Board ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
SIPs panels empower ordinary people to create extraordinary building There are more ways to raise a good building these...Continue Reading
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Choosing Windows and Doors Wisely
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Crucial Issue#1: Glazing Features That Matter Of all the tricks engineers use to overcome the fact that glass is a...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
PLANNING TO FINISH YOUR BASEMENT? Crack Repair, Odour El...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I get basement renovation questions by email from people around the world, and I do my best to answer as many...Continue Reading