1568 Search Results for "installing shingles properly"
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ASK THE INSPECTOR: Water hammer' tough to diagnose
QUESTION: We recently moved to a three-storey senior retirement residence. We live on the second floor and whenever the person above us runs her water there is a loud banging noise in the ceiling and upper walls of our bathroom . . .
Posted: 2012-09-29
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Could make wine if deer weren't so hungry
Apples, berries popular with people and wildlife
Apparently, there’s wine growing in my yard. That can’t be a bad thing. This wine is currently in its earlier form, chokecherries, which I know people make jam from, as well. What a waste. If you’re going to do that, at least . . .
Posted: 2019-09-07
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Good as wood
Compostite decks gaining in popularity -- but they are pricey
When building a composite deck, it is only the outer sheathing that is of a composite material. The support structure below is still built using the traditional treated lumber. That being said, the approach to framing differs slightly, depending on . . .
Posted: 2021-06-26
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Ask a Renovator at the Winnipeg Home and Renovation Show
The MHBA’s “Ask A Renovator” booth is a signature feature of this weekend’s 2023 Winnipeg Renovation Show taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The MHBA . . .
Posted: 2023-01-14
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A portion of paradise, made just for you
Bespoke garden design tailors your home's landscape
Personalize your outdoor space and turn heads with a bespoke garden design. The signature quality of bespoke garden design is that it is made to measure to the unique characteristics of your landscape and tailored to your specifications; it suits . . .
Posted: 2017-09-30
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Preliminary steps to get your project underway
The MHBA’s Ask a Renovator booth is a signature feature of this weekend’s 2025 Winnipeg Renovation Show taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from Jan. 10-12. The MHBA Ask a Renovator booth is staffed by professional Manitoba Home Builders’ . . .
Posted: 2025-01-11
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MIKE HOLMES: Restoration insurance needs to go green
Simply returning to pre-loss condition isn't ecologically sound
Restoration contracting is a complicated business -- a good contractor needs to have experience and knowledge in emergency response: demolition and tear out, cleaning, smoke and water mitigation, mould remediation. They also must understand structure, framing, insulation, drywall, trim, finishes . . .
Posted: 2009-05-17
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Sold / Offered
A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg
A look at recently sold homes in and around WinnipegPhotos by: Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, . . .
Posted: 2016-05-14
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CONNIE OLIVER: Don't sweat the small stuff -- change it up
Small projects can have a big impact on your décor and your outlook. With our busy lives we don't always have time for a huge redecorating commitment so we get overwhelmed and don't do anything at all. If you're at . . .
Posted: 2010-06-26
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Party smarty
What to do -- and not to do -- at holiday soirées
It's the people in our lives that make the holidays an extra special time of year. Whether you are invited to a corporate party or spending the evening with a group of friends, make a great impression by revealing your . . .
Posted: 2010-12-04