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Updated on August 12th, 2021
It’s -5ºC outside and Reiner Hoyer’s new house is 26ºC inside That’s too hot, but it’s not because the heat...Continue Reading
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Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Answering homeowner questions is probably the most important thing I do online It’s certainly the most appreciated if...Continue Reading
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Eliminating Rooftop Ice
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A few winters ago, as I was driving down the highway, I passed the house of a man in the throws of a particularly...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Insulation
Updated on July 5th, 2021
When it comes to home improvements, insulation is the ugly sister It's hard to get excited about insulation, but that...Continue Reading
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How to Choose a Wheelbarrow
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you're considering buying a wheelbarrow, you've come to the right place I've been using and testing all kinds of...Continue Reading
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PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed...Continue Reading
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How can I stop a strip of condensation from forming on o...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I stop a strip of condensation from forming on one wall of my bathroom during cold weather It always happens...Continue Reading
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Episode#5: LIFE@Bailey Line Road
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Dryer Vent, Snowy Pasture, Spray Foam, Warm Floors: ⇐ Click left to watch a quick video tour of what I...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to insulate the sloped second floo...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the best way to insulate the sloped second floor ceilings of my 1949 storey-and-a-half double-brick...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...Continue Reading
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Moving to the Cottage? How to Meet the Three Largest Tec...
Updated on July 10th, 2021
With lakeside cottage season in full swing in many places, are you thinking about selling your city home and moving...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Insulating a Hollow Block Wall
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is it okay to add wall insulation to a hollow block wall by adding a loose-fill fiber product in the block...Continue Reading