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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Cracks Where...
Updated on November 17th, 2021
Q: How can I stop the ceiling from cracking and recracking where it meets a partition wall in my home I think I have a...Continue Reading
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Taking Down Walls
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If your New Year’s resolutions include tackling a serious home improvement project, then you’ll probably need to...Continue Reading
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How much can SIPS help with ongoing cooling and heating ...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Structural insulated panels are a foam and wood sandwich that takes the place of a wood frame, and SIP buildings...Continue Reading
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Frozen Plumbing Drain Vent Solution
Published on January 11th, 2024
For those of us living in cold climates, one of the most annoying (and mysterious) problems happens when rooftop...Continue Reading
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BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Published on October 18th, 2023
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
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5 Spring Tune-up Tips for your Cottage
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Canadians own more country getaway properties than most other people in the world because we’re blessed with so much...Continue Reading
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual situation A homeowner had...Continue Reading
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A PATTERN LANGUAGE:
Updated on November 5th, 2022
If you’re interested in gaining more than just added floor space from your upcoming home renovation, there’s a...Continue Reading
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What is truss uplift? Is this dangerous?
Updated on August 9th, 2015
We live in a 3-year old house, a bungalow with an open floor plan It's divided down the middle by a wall and several...Continue Reading
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Keeping Cool By Design
Updated on July 8th, 2021
During the heat waves of this past July (2011), I got an invitation from CBC radio, asking me to speak on various...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How can I keep rain from co...
Updated on April 10th, 2021
Q: How can I keep rain from dripping through a second-floor deck I want to use the area underneath the deck for...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – DIY Laminate Floor Installa...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
DIY Laminate Floor Installation Q: What do I need to know to install my own laminate floor I want to save money and do...Continue Reading