Typically, any wood siding you put on a house will need an air space - or rainscreen, as we call it -… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
If your basement isn't insulated properly, your furnace has to warm up cold air to pump through the house - it'll have… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Typically, you want 40-45 per cent humidity in your home, to keep moisture in the air so that your house doesn't shrink… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When we get into winter, there's less moisture in the air. It sucks the moisture out of the wood, making it shrink.… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Humidity levels drop significantly in the winter due to the colder, denser air around us. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When people build a house, they typically dig a hole for the foundation, and then put the down footings, weeping tile and a stone… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
A great idea with the sump pit is to look into putting in a battery so your pump will continue to operate if the… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
No matter how much insulation you add to the attic, if you don't have a proper vapour barrier you'll still lose heat and run… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
In Vancouver I get a lot of questions about moisture issues, and there are always people concerned about foundations and framing. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Surface preparation is vital - the flatter the surface you plan to tile, the easier the process will be. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Typically, when you flush the toilet, you shouldn't hear it gurgling in the shower. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
If you're planning on taking down a bearing wall, you're going to want to bring in a professional with experience in structural work. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When you have high pressure in your water pipes and the water comes on or shuts off quickly, the movement of the water through… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Avoiding cold floors above a garage is relatively simple when the house is built, insulated and heated properly. It's a little more complicated and… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
The outdoor spaces around your home should be an extension of the look and feel of the interior. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
