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Shower problem calls for permanent solution!
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I live in a six year-old two story home, and when the shower or bath faucets are turned on in the bathroom, the...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...
Updated on February 14th, 2024
My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading
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Radiant Hydronic Heating
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I doubt you’ll ever find anyone with something bad to say about the wintertime comfort of a building equipped with a...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
CAULKING SUCCESS: There’s More Involved Than Meets...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
Despite the fact that caulking formulations have never been better, real-world caulking performance hasn’t kept pace...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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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
CLOTHES DRYER VENTS: How To Do Them Better
Updated on January 25th, 2024
Clothes dryer vents have got to be one of the last things builders consider when they’re putting a house together,...Continue Reading
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Brushing Up
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in arou...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the best way to stop drafts from coming in around the new recessed light fixtures I’ve had installed The...Continue Reading
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SHOWER STALL SUPREME: How a DIYer Built a Great Bathroom...
Published on August 3rd, 2022
Brad Elkins is not a contractor, and that’s precisely why his story is worth telling He’s living proof that an...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Unfixable M...
Updated on January 18th, 2024
Are you thinking of finishing or re-finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to do...Continue Reading