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Just Ask Jon Eakes: Canada's Do-It-Yourself Expert Answers Your Home Renovation Questions

By: Jon Eakes

Just Ask Jon Eakes

• If I strip my cast-iron radiators, will I get more heat?
• Why are my basement walls sweating?
• Can I safely replace an electrical outlet?

If you have a question about home repair, chances are Jon Eakes has the answer.  On his popular TV show for Life Network, Canada's top DIY expert has set hundreds of homeowners straight on everything from silencing squeaky floors to choosing the right paint.  Just Ask Jon Eakes reveals the tricks of the trade as Jon answers more than 200 of your questions about home renovation in language we can all understand.  Fully illustracted, practical, and fun, Just Ask Jon Eakes lets you improve the quality of your house.

• misaligned electrical outlets

  Posted By Charlene Alford on 4/29/2010 9:57:01 AM

  I moved into a home whose "finished basement" consists of electrical boxes flush with studs resulting in them being set back the width of the drywall. Please tell me I can fix this without having to tear out the drywall.

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  • Re: calking windows and doors when house has sidin

    Posted By EcoSuperior on 11/25/2010 8:48:57 AM

    Hi Joan,

    As this is just a book in our library we unfortunately aren't experts in renovations.  I would recommend going to Jon Eakes website http://joneakes.com/ and ask you question there.

     

    EcoSuperior

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• aluminum roofing systems

  Posted By Brian Turriff on 6/28/2010 8:43:25 AM

  What do you think about aluminum roofing systems.

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• New fluorescent lights burning out within

  Posted By Diane Smith on 11/23/2010 9:08:35 AM

  We are  stuck to buy the new lower wattage  of fluorescent lights and to our discust they burning out within a week of installation.  Can you tell us why?  The fixture is about 20 years old and in a heated basement.  It is used a lot and is in an office.

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• @Diane Smith

  Posted By EcoSuperior on 11/23/2010 3:09:58 PM

  Be sure you are purchasing cfl's that are CSA approved.

  If it is in an enclosed fixture the package will state if the cfl is suitable for enclosed fixtures.

  Make sure it is not on a dimmer switch.  If it is be sure to buy a dimmable cfl.

  Keep your receipt and return the cfl to where it was purchased for a refund or exchange.

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• calking windows and doors when house has siding

  Posted By joan on 11/25/2010 8:45:54 AM

  windows are really drafty, will calking work if house has siding, do you have to take the trim off?

   Thanks Joan

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