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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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What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a ba...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a basement renovation I don’t know what to make of the...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
Updated on March 6th, 2024
Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to stop a small leak where the inc...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What’s the best way to stop a small leak where the incoming water pipe connects to the water meter in my basement...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Heating a Basement Suite, E...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Heating a Basement Suite Q: Is electric heat a good option for the basement suite I’m creating I’m concerned about...Continue Reading
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What causes white, fluffy stuff to build up on the insid...
Updated on August 10th, 2015
What causes white, fluffy stuff to build up on the inside of a brick basement wall A client of mind has this...Continue Reading
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How can I stop white, salt-like powder from appearing on...
Updated on August 10th, 2015
How can I stop white, salt-like powder from appearing on the block walls of our basement cold room I brushed it off...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How to Boost Basement Sound Resistance at Low Cost
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: How can I make the ceiling above my basement workshop more sound resistant The joists and wood frame are open and...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT SUBFLOOR INSTALLATION TIPS: See How It’s ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Want to do as good a job as possible installing a subfloor in your basement Watch the video tutorial up next for...Continue Reading
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Maintaining Steady Temperatures in Basement Wine Cellar
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner looking to create a wine cellar in their basement wrote in to ask for suggestions on how to insulate the...Continue Reading
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How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Basement Finishing Trick
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Q: Can I use construction adhesive to fasten wall board directly to a steel basement beam I’m building a sewing...Continue Reading