Home Building & Additions
PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Warm and Economical House W...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Warm and Economical House Walls Q: Can the new building code requirements for R24 wall insulation levels be achieved...Continue Reading
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TECH REPORT: Why We Need Better Walls
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Do we really want better houses A good place to start is with an understanding of why typical new home walls aren’t...Continue Reading
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Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Answering homeowner questions is probably the most important thing I do online It’s certainly the most appreciated if...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve takes us on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insula...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a...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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Drywall Installation: An Easier, Faster and Cleaner Way
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I doubt any homeowner likes installing drywall or having a professional put it up And though drywall is a necessary...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
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Understanding Your Insulation Options
Updated on July 8th, 2021
There are two ways to boost the insulation value of your home, the easy way and the hard way The easy way uses...Continue Reading
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Warming Up Cold Canadian Floors
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Is the bedroom or bathroom above your garage cold and getting colder as winter comes on Is the floor especially frigid...Continue Reading