Topics : Where is the water coming from that is backing up in the basement floor drain; Detecting if a water problem caused mould in the wall or not; Hose bib constantly leaking; Insulating hot water pipes in the basement – insulating cold water pipes in the basement; Painting a garage floor to keep the dust down; Foundation for a garage rebuild.

Topics : How to check for mould in the floor under a slow sink leak; Cluster Fly and Lady Bug traps – PowderTrap – they really work; Comparing flat roof coverings – asphalt and gravel vs. elastomeric membrane; Window installer has purposefully left the gap between the top of the window and the brick ledge without caulking – is this right?; Feedback – my recommendation to cut holes in wood blocking that prevented attic ventilation did work and stopped the ice dams; Can spray foam be put over blown in insulation in the attic – only if you follow the 1/3rd / 2/3rds rule; Can spray foam be put on the heating duct that runs through the attic; Feedback – digging a window well drain down to the foundation drainage tiles worked to stop water ingress in the basement window; Sulphur odour coming from a shower – perhaps a problem with the vent stack being blocked by birds nest.

Topics : Odour problem solved, floor drain hidden under hot water tank; Replacing an electronic air filter with a 4 inch pleated filter; Insulating the walls of a cold bedroom from the inside; How to control the chimney of a wood stove that is rarely used; Condo balcony French-doors handle broken, no safe exit – what to do while waiting for parts – use a gate latch as a temporary fix; Drawbacks to all electric heating; Draining water where no gravity drain is available – SaniFlow; Can I paint while we have this great weather – yes, but check all the weather limitations, first as a general guide on my site, then read the label on paint cans carefully, there are many variations that could prevent you or allow you to sneak in a last minute paint job; Can I tile over tile – yes, but use thin-set mortar, not organic mastic; Block foundation cracking.

Topics: Will putting gravel in shallow water puddles do any good on a asphalt and gravel flat roof; The bathrrom lights flicker when the humidity is high; Workmen dropped a bundle of shingles on the roof, dislodging pieces of a chandelier - could this have caused structural damage to the roof?; Does it make sense to change from oil to propane for central heating?; Tracing water coming into finished basement wall near a sink and below an outdoor hose bib -- how hose bibs can break and leak only when turned on; Building a base for an outdoor jacuzzi; Condensation on new windows - the difference between frost and condensation -- raising humidity to fight viruses and lowering humidity to avoid mould -- increasing fresh air supply.

Topics : Sound proofing in a rental apartment – floor to ceiling below; Installing a plumbing safety shut-off valve for an apartment; A strange switch on a thermal pump; Air flow control from air conditioning to heating season; How much weight can be put on a floor that has no support wall below; Who will build a front door awning; Is there any value to adding insulation to a new electric hot water tank; Oil converted to gas, should anything be changed  with the chimney – make it narrower with a gas flue gas liner; Is a dryer vent pipe passing through a wall insulated with foam insulation boards a hazard; The hot water tank has been turned off for replacement but now no cold water comes out of one of the showers but does come out others.

Topics: Non corrosive deicing products; Measuring STC sound ratings in an unusual ceiling; Bathroom thermal window fogging after a window repair; Vent stack blocked with a birds nest packed down to an elbow, using plumbing acid from the roof; Placement of split heads for a thermal pump; When replacing a window do we need to put a membrane on the rough opening; Gravel and asphalt roof vs. membrane roof; Why are my dimmable LED light humming; Wood deck sanded but too late to paint.

Topics: Heat pump needing constant repair; Is a liquid roof membrane over an asphalt membrane a good idea; Ventilation strategies for Covid-19 and other air borne health problems; Trane combo heat pump making frightening noises and installed can’t fix it; Fogged thermal pane windows – use the drill holes cleaning method or replace the glass?; Cleaned up mold but a family member still sneezing; How to get curling shingles through the winter.

Topics: Installing a floating floor on a new concrete slab; Side pane of patio door broken, how to replace; Do I need a Snow Guard on my heat pump; Maintenance for an electronic air cleaner; A heat wire for a plumbing line to the well; How to plug off an unused 1” dia. plastic pipe through the foundation wall; Country house – deck patio turned into problematic four season room; Dig down or raise the house; Garage door interface not insulated or sealed.

Topics :  Can a backwater valve be installed outside the house – no – you need maintenance access; Techniques for installing shrink wrap cover for windows to avoid condensation; Are two backflow dampers in the same drain line a problem; Contractor wants to send water from a crack down under the basement slab where there is no outdoor or indoor perimiter drain – bad idea; Replacing a 50 year old oil furnace, what are the options with oil being eventually banned in Montreal; Repairing old window glazing on fixed windows; What does it take to install a humidifier in a furnace and what to avoid; What was the automation water shut off control I was talking about – AquaTrip; Are screws better than nails for rain gutters – yes, but not always necessary; Should I continue maintenance on roots in a perimeter drain or replace the drain.

Topics : Should I use Nails or Screws in rain gutters; Removing faucet handles; Low pressure in one faucet; New roof had rain damage through a vent, looking for mould; Back to low water pressure in one faucet; Sealing screw holes in vinyl siding where a deck was removed; Water dispenser inside fridge leaks when outdoor hose bib is used – dealing with water hammer; Removing a split head wall mounted air conditioner squirrel cage fan blade.