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
Walls don't only hold up and divide your home; they also contain electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, heating, air conditioning and return air… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Often kitchen sinks are on an exterior wall, and the plumbing and ventilation go into the insulation, whereas technically, they should be… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Garages are typically designed to be unheated, which means you need an effective insulation and vapour barrier between the garage and any… — 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
