Choice Locations

Condo developments cover the waterfront

MANITOBANS ARE spoiled for choice when it comes to condominiums. Developers in Brandon, the Pembina Valley, eastern Manitoba and throughout Winnipeg have tailored plans to meet the needs of awide range of demographics. IRWIN HOMES - UNIT 1 - 3102 BIRDS HILL . . .

Posted: 2020-02-19

All good with wood

Concrete stairs receive a classy cover-up

The topic of unsightly concrete stairs leading to the front door arises often with clients. Subjected to years of weathering the elements, most concrete surfaces tend to deteriorate. And when this occurs, is it better to try salvaging the old . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

MIKE HOLMES: Attics serve purpose, so take care of them

I'M getting lots of emails from readers lately about roofs and attics. These two really caught my eye because they show me the lack of understanding homeowners have about attics and the important role they play in your house's system. Sheila . . .

Posted: 2010-07-03

MIKE HOLMES: Being afraid of the attic can be very costly

What's in your attic? Usually when I have to stick my head up through an attic hatch to inspect the space, I feel a sense of dread. It's like I'm in a horror movie and there are monsters in the . . .

Posted: 2009-10-11

Attic airflow critical to reduce condensation

Question: I just read an old article of yours on ridge cap vents. It was very informative and I hope you can help. I have continuous ridge vents on a low sloped roof. I think 4/12 maximum. This venting is . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Zonolite insulation gives rise to questions

QUESTION: I am in the process of upgrading the energy efficiency of my home, which is 40 years old. I have Zonolite in the attic and just recently had a pre-retrofit eco-energy audit done. It was suggested to me to increase . . .

Posted: 2012-02-25

You'll feel better if your home can breathe

NOTHING says winter more for me than sitting by a roaring fire with my dog, Charlie. I have the urge to stay indoors and hibernate when winter rolls around -- it's the Canadian bear in me. And I know I'm . . .

Posted: 2011-12-17

Proper ventilation required to keep attic high and dry

Questions: We moved into a bungalow with a low-sloping roof four years ago. Last winter, and this winter, we started having problems with the amount of snow on our two bathroom rooftop vents, and one oven rooftop vent. Last . . .

Posted: 2023-01-14

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Let's vent on best way to improve air flow

QUESTION: We own a two-storey detached home built in the early '70s. We installed a high-efficiency furnace three years ago and noticed paint peeling from the soffits around the southern-facing side of the home shortly thereafter, as well as shingle . . .

Posted: 2012-01-14

Tackling crawl space insulation, ventilation

Foam superior to studs and Fiberglas

111Do I really have to cover the panels to provide a thermal barrier? There is no source of flame or direct heat in that area and for me to haul pieces of drywall through a two-foot-square opening to the crawl . . .

Posted: 2008-09-14