1597 Search Results for "installing shingles properly"
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Beaming with pride
Renovation project was a personal challenge, but also a pleasure
It’s tremendously fulfilling to embark upon a new adventure, especially one that involves a cool and challenging project. Hours can be spent contemplating the best approach, the building process and trying to determine the best solution to a problem encountered . . .
Posted: 2016-11-26
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Nothing to sneeze at
Fort Garry Home built with allergy reduction in mind
Livability. It's a term oft bandied about when people talk about how user-friendly a new home is. Suffice it to say, livability means more than simply endowing a new home with a great floor plan and a host of luxurious finishes, . . .
Posted: 2013-12-14
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What an open concept
New support beam makes wall history
Replacing a load-bearing wall with a support beam to introduce an open concept floor plan is a multi-faceted exercise. At my current jobsite, the removal of drywall on the existing wall exemplified this fact to the extreme — this . . .
Posted: 2023-03-25
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Weigh asbestos remediation options carefully
Hazardous fibres in stipple ceiling can be safely contained, removed
Question: I am looking for some suggestions on how to deal with a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos. The ceiling is in my kids’ playroom and when they bounce balls, they often hit the ceiling. I believe the options are . . .
Posted: 2021-10-23
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Drainage pipes without holes are the norm
Unperforated piping now drains directly into weeping tile
Question: Hi Ari, I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I live in Niverville in a 10-year-old house. We were having some problems with water coming in a window and noticed the window well is very small. . . .
Posted: 2018-03-31
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‘A step above’
Infill home’s exceptional livability comes down to deft design details
There are two types of infill home builds. The first is one done quickly to maximize profit. That being the case, its build quality, floor plan and finishing standards often leave much to desire. Then there’s the second type: a . . .
Posted: 2026-03-28
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All the home's a stage
Maximize the sale price for your property with a pro's touch
For one reason or another, it's time to sell your home. And, truth be told, you're not exactly liking what you're seeing. As you survey your home, the harsh realities of living in it for nearly 20 years -- and doing . . .
Posted: 2009-06-07
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Wouldn't you love these?
Woody plants can transform the landscape of your urban garden
Every urban greenspace and outdoor living space deserves to have woody plants. Lack the proper space to grow a shrub or tree? Growing shrubs, even trees, in containers has the power to transform your outdoor space and maximize its usage. With . . .
Posted: 2017-06-03
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Flood of renewal
Water in basement leads to satisfying reno
Sometimes a flood is a good thing. Consider Noah. When the waters receded, life was not so bad for his family and his menagerie. Similarly, Lisa and Peter Knapp escaped a flood that might have swamped their entire bungalow. One . . .
Posted: 2015-06-06
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Work-around works for new home
Unusual lot shape leads to stylish, functional living space
When folks in the market visit a show home, they see the completed version. For all they know, everything associated with the home build went according to plan. There were no hiccups — everything went smoothly from start to finish. Typically, nothing . . .
Posted: 2019-07-20