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What’s the best way to boost the energy efficiency of ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the best way to boost the energy efficiency of my 65-year-old frame house while I’m redoing exterior...Continue Reading
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Fast and Easy Structural Insulated Foundations are Warm ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
SIPs are factory-built panels made of wood-based sheet material glued to both faces of thick foam Homes built...Continue Reading
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Better Safe than Gory
Updated on July 8th, 2021
As a builder, your body is an essential part of your business That’s why the prevailing attitude towards safety...Continue Reading
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HOME IMPROVEMENT CASE STUDY: DIY Bathroom Reno Supreme
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Brad Elkins isn’t a contractor, and that’s precisely why his story is worth telling He’s living proof that an...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Choosing the right Skylight...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Choosing Skylights Q: Please help me make sense of the new skylight features I’m seeing on the market Can electric...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Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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