Flooring
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Any Way to Soundpr...
Published on December 8th, 2022
Q: How can we make the floor in our house more soundproof We live in a log cabin and the upstairs flooring is just one...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
How to Install a Dryer Vent the Right Way
Published on October 26th, 2022
VIDEO BELOW: As do-it-yourself jobs go, installing a new dryer vent doesn’t look complicated, but there’s a lot...Continue Reading
Article
SIP Foundations: Faster, Easier, Warmer
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In a world where most everyone believes that a worthwhile building foundation is always made with some kind of masonry,...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A: Cottage Insulation Help
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A friend owns a cottage and would like to insulate the roof The problem is the limited amount of space underneath...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
Updated on May 4th, 2022
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading
Article
SCRATCHES ON YOUR CAR?: Buff Them Out With a Woodworking...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sometimes a simple and effective solution to an annoying problem is right under your nose, but you can’t see it...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Published on April 12th, 2024
There are an infinite number of ways to build ugly visual mistakes into your home, but far fewer ways to do things...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
STRONG, WATERPROOF, VERSATILE FOAMBOARD: A Great Way to ...
Published on July 21st, 2023
Every so often a building material hits the scene and changes everything, and something called KERDI-BOARD is an...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
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
Painting & Decorating
Why Paint Rollers Matter
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Does spring weather make you feel like painting your home It has this effect on many homeowners, and choosing the...Continue Reading
Article
Low Down on Low-Flow Toilets and 4 Tips on How To Instal...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Canadians harbour a deep-seated prejudice that even extends to government policy Like all prejudice, this one’s not...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