Archive : 2004

Ceramic tile floor installation

Question:  We are putting a bathroom in the basement and are thinking of installing ceramic tile on the floor.  Can we install it right on the concrete or do we have to put in a subfloor?  Answer:  You can install...

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D-Day Dodgers

In the twilight of my teenage years while working on a construction job, I met a crusty old Icelander who, between bouts of sipping on sun-warmed strong drink from a jug, would periodically chase our boss around the worksite with a shovel. ...

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Formulate suburban lot strategy

The Winnipeg Real Estate Board has been a long-time advocate for more multi-family units and is continuing to push for provincial government reform to the present rent control regime (rent control was discussed in last week’s column)....

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Basic techniques used when working with plywood

There are certain basics to follow when working with plywood. Always store plywood panels off the floor in a cool, dry place for several weeks.  Lay the panels flat on two-by-fours or stack them on edge on two-by-fours and brace...

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Nothing mysterious

According to folklore, Hallowe’en is the time when ghosts, goblins, two-legged beasties and things go bump in the night. Every Manitoba city, town, village and hamlet has its share of reported “things that go bump in the night.&...

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Search out all drafts in your home

The severity of the local climate obviously impacts home comfort.  But, there are also a number of other factors that come into play.  If your home is less comfortable than you like, assess the situation by searching out al...

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