Thursday, April 3, 2025

Large 1930's semi renovation - What did we do to this house? (Part 2)


Welcome back to this little mini-series about past renovation projects. Watch part 1 first if you haven't already where I explain a bit more about this property. In this video I'm condensing a 2.5 year renovation down to 40 minutes-ish. Sorry, couldn't make it any shorter and believe me I tried! So what did we end up doing to this large 1930's semi? Did we swap the living room and dining room around? Let's find out...

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This Old House | House Fire Reclamation


The back porches are brought to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the fire odor. New vinyl siding gets installed. Homeowner Carol considers new accent colors to match. Framing begins inside.

A lingering smell is one of the biggest problems faced by victims of a house fire. Kevin finds our demo expert Ron Peik addressing that problem with a unique solution—ice. The old siding dates to the early 80’s and finding a match has been difficult. Carol has decided to put new vinyl siding on the entire house and change the color. Tom works with Charlie and siding installer Diogenes Porto on the side of the house that received most of the damage. The new siding color gives Carol a chance to change accent colors on the exterior. She meets with Mauro Henrique to pick new colors for the columns in front. In the second floor apartment framing has begun. Kevin finds Russ and his crew erecting a new wet wall between the kitchen and bathroom and moving a bathroom wall to make space for a laundry room.

Monday, March 31, 2025

Why some Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ are now being demolished


CBC News has learned two homes in a Meaford, Ont., development promoted by celebrity contractor Mike Holmes have been demolished because of alleged defects. CBC News’s Sophia Harris breaks down what went wrong and Holmes’s company’s response.

CBC News: The National

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

How to Clean Up Attic Mold | This Old House


This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a professional approach to eliminating dangerous fungus outbreaks.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Everything YOU Need To Know About Sherwin Williams SUPERPAINT


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Is Superpaint really all that super? The Paint People want to take a look at Sherwin Williams Superpaint and analyze it's claims, competitive advantages, and ultimately, we aim to help you decide if it's the right product for you!


Wednesday, March 19, 2025

This Old House | Finish Work Begins


Tom and Kevin reinstall cabinets that survived the fire. Tom teaches apprentices to trim a window. HVAC contractor James shows Richard the plan for hot water. Carol and her sister shop for appliances.

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Preparing To Paint a House. House Painting Instructions & Hacks.


Get your house ready to paint. What to caulk, prime, and sand if you are painting the outside of your house. Prepping a house. House painting tips for the do it yourself home painter or handyman painting professional. Need coffee before painting your house? Home & Garden home painting tips. Paint Life Store: https://paintlifesupply.com

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Reverse Renovations | Episode Two | Benjamin Moore


Malcolm was excited to move. The only problem? His current apartment had a black accent wall. Can he reset his space before move-out day? Check it out on Reverse Renovations. Find Benjamin Moore paints for your space at your nearest local store today.



Monday, March 10, 2025

Home Mold Inspection Questions Answered


Have questions about mold inspection? We invited NJM Solutions Inc to discuss its mold inspection tactics with the United Water Restoration Group team and audience. Learn more about home mold inspections by watching our video now.