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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many people finish basements each year, but most of those finishing jobs are destined to be less than they can be...Continue Reading
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Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement I glued 1 1/2"-thick white styrofoam...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING BASEMENT WALLS: See My Favourite System &...
Published on January 27th, 2023
Most basements are finished far more poorly than they should be, and exterior basement walls are often the most serious...Continue Reading
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How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has just flooded Some of the prefinished hardwood has started to...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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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
Home Building & Additions
SOUNDPROOFING A HOME & WORKSHOP: Technical Details ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all...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
Flooring
How should I finish my concrete basement floor?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I finish my concrete basement floor There are a few small but stable cracks Should I fill them before...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