Jon on CJAD 800AM in Montreal

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Every Saturday morning Jon Eakes answers home improvement questions, LIVE, on CJAD's "Home Improvement with Jon Eakes" show with Dave Fisher. Here you will find details from the shows that you might not have had time to write down, like web links. The little blue QuickTime icon means that this show can be listened to in its entirety right here, right now. If you don't have the QuickTime player on your computer you can download it free from www.QuickTime.com

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27 June 2009 Topics: Mold problem in shower; Building a sound barrier for the Air Conditioner; Water repellent for a deck; Dealing... Read more

June 20, 2009 Topics: Flat roof replacement; Cleaning stains from concrete; Roof flashing; Heat pumps; Cleaning a deck for refinish... Read more

 June 13, 2009 Topics: Screws or nails on decks; Window choices; Exteriour caulking; Water repellent refreshing on a fence; Roof ove... Read more

 June 6, 2009 Topics: Exhaust hood war with neighbour; Raccoons in the chimney; Aluminum siding not overlapping; Installing a deck ... Read more

 May 30, 2009 Topics: Re-roofing a flat roof; Re-finishing a table; Closing off a chimney; Re-finishing concrete front steps; More ... Read more

 May 9, 2009 Topics: Re-insulating a cold wall; Cold floor on a cantilevered floor; Timing for installing hardwood floors; Choosin... Read more

 May 2, 2009 Topics: Roofing panels; Pool covers; Tile over vinyl; Silverfish; Paint walls or finish floors first; Insulating craw... Read more

 April 25, 2009 Topics: Insulating walls from the inside; Detecting mould; Ceiling vapour barriers; Vermiculite removal as a DIY proj... Read more

 April 18, 2009 Topics: Frost in floor corners over a crawl space; Stain for a deck; Replacing awing cloth; Sealing concrete porch; S... Read more

 April 11, 2009 Topics: Shower drain leaking; Cedar deck restoration; Patching drywall; Solarium leaking; Heat pump maintenance contr... Read more

 April 4, 2009 Topics: Outside staircase to basement; Basement window well; Foundation drainage layers; Tree removed, need sump pump... Read more

 March 28, 2009 Topics: Basement top of wall vapour barriers; Vinyl vs. Aluminum siding; Air sealing windows; Foundation drainage lay... Read more

 March 21, 2009 Topics: Jacking a pole out of the ground; Cost of painting; Insulated garage door; Removing a chimney; Finding studs ... Read more

 March 14, 2009 Topics: Proper venting for plumbing drains; Air conditioning through the wall ; flooring drooping from the wall, stru... Read more

 March 7, 2009 Topics: Where to get rid of an old oil tank; Shrinking cracks on hardwood floor with a crystal finish; Red tape on St... Read more

 February 28, 2009 Topics: Patching foundation leaks; Central air ducts in attic and roof ice; Inside perimeter drains; Second hand smok... Read more

 February 21, 2009 Topics:  Exhaust fan duct run; Ice Dams and insulating from the inside; Closing off a fireplace; Vermiculite in ... Read more

 February 14, 2009 Topics: Closing off a chimney; Infra red paint remover; Ceiling swelling from condo brick leak; Looking for vermiculi... Read more

 February 7, 2009 Topics: Polyurethane behind brick; Crawl spaces; Heat pump controls; Insulating a furnace room; Roof leaking caused b... Read more

 Special February 2, 2009 Electromagnetic Radiation: Today I was a guest on the Tommy Schnurmacher Show for a lively discussion about Electroma... Read more

 31 January, 2009 Topics: Ice dams; Old shower valve needs converting; Starting a difficult fireplace; Can I glue drywall to foam insul... Read more

 January 24, 2009 Topics: Heat pump wiring; Ice forming on exhaust pipe of high efficiency gas furnace; Asphalt shingles curling on cat... Read more

 January 17, 2009 Topics: Bathtub drain plugged; Installing a dishwasher; Steel beams shifting the floor up; Mystery noise from the toi... Read more

 January 10, 2009 Topics:  Frost on outside window pane; Drywall shrinking cracks; White water coming from new hot water tank; Ice... Read more

 January 3, 2009 Topics: Patio door freezing; Wind blowing in through kitchen exhaust; Engineered wood flooring; Concrete or wooden po... Read more

 December 27, 2008 Topics: Water stains in toilet; Patato peels for chimneys; Refrigerator gasket not sealing; Crawl space insulation; C... Read more

 December 20, 2008 Topics: Silicone caulking problem; Frozen pipes; Frozen pipes & the range hood; Wood v.s. MDF for cupboard doors;... Read more

 December 13, 2008 Topics: African Fair Trade Furniture; Silicone Caulking; Water in electrical box; Air circulation in furnace room; He... Read more

 December 6, 2008 Topics: Hose bib waterproofing; Basement floor crack; Drip on bathroom ceiling; Cement balcony and rubber mats; Detec... Read more

 November 29, 2008 Topics: Exhaust air coming in; Electrical furnace noise; Heat pump controls; Propane; Rats and garborators; Gas firep... Read more

 November 22, 2008 Topics: Freezing oil line; Thumping from heat pump; Radon or efflorescence; Air sealing windows; Hot water heating vi... Read more

 November 15, 2008 Topics: Lengthening baseboards; Rats still swimming in the toilet; Waterproofing concrete; Fascia covering; Roofing a... Read more

 November 8, 2008 Topics: Multiple exhaust fans; "Thermo Clean" on furnace fill up; A problem with dual energy controls; Rece... Read more

 November 1, 2008 Topics: Need an HRV?; Foundation cracks; Cleaning painted bricks; Furnace fan on all the time; Refinishing louvers; P... Read more

 October 25, 2008 Topics: Leave or remove Tintest before insulating; Aluminum corroding in contact with PTW; Window condensation; New d... Read more

 October 11, 2008 Topics: Closing off a chimney; Choosing electric boilers; Don't use asphalt coated materials inside the house; Conden... Read more

 October 18, 2008 Topics: Replacing ceiling fixtures; Replacing vinyl flooring; SaniFlo toilet pump; Using a sewer cam; Locating proper... Read more

 October 4, 2008 Topics: Removing rust stains; EE light bulbs; Back splash tiling; Rain gutters & contracting; Flat ro... Read more

 September 27, 2008 Topics: Structural beam problems; Removing silicone caulking; Cork flooring; Flat roofing; Attic insula... Read more

 September 20, 2008 Topics: Sound proofing a party wall; Window water leak problems; Trouble free tiles on a front porch; Chimney liner f... Read more

 September 13, 2008 Topics:  Complications in removing a support wall; Outdoor caulking; Soffit venting; Replacing... Read more

 September 6, 2008 Topics: Aluminium door refreshing; Converting a shed to a room; Electric tankless hot water; Finding a mo... Read more

 August 30, 2008 Topics: Replace the microwave light bulb with a compact fluorescent?; Insulating cottage walls; Moistu... Read more

 August 23, 2008 Topics:  Changing the balcony deck; Removing an oil tank; Hot water odours; Repainting Garage door; Empty hot wa... Read more

 August 16, 2008 Topics: Sealing up for carpenter ants; Toilet obstruction; Window well drainage; Balcony surfaces; Enzymes for sump p... Read more

 August 9, 2008 Topics: Flooded Basement clean-up; Plumbing vent stack cracked; Drywells for rain gutters; finishing decks; Detached ... Read more

 August 2, 2008 Topics: Choosing a heat pump ; Air conditioning vs. heat pump; Dual energy systems; Candle wax on paving stones; Remo... Read more

 July 26, 2008 Topics: Water into basement from asphalt; Polyurethane foam; Flat roof; When to treat a deck; Electrical work and law... Read more

 July 19, 2008 Topics: Getting old paint off the floor; Ceramic tiles in garage; Changing heating systems; Air conditioner drip stai... Read more

 July 12, 2008 Topics: Deck finishing; Turning water off during vacation; Fighting rising cost of oil for heat; De-gluing carpets; L... Read more

 July 5, 2008 Topics: Sump pump odours; Ceiling cracks in a new house; Water pipe sweating; Closing off chimneys; Modifying plumbin... Read more

 June 28, 2008 Topics: Deck Pillars; Foundation drainage membraines; Humidity control; Adjusting paving stones; Portable air conditi... Read more

 June 21, 2008 Topics: Confusing roofing options; Foundation shifting; Ripping up carpet; Getting duct tape to work; Roof top d... Read more

 June 14, 2008 Topics: Smell from sink overflow; Insulating a cathedral ceiling with Styrofoam; Deck finishing; Plumbing stack ... Read more

 June 7, 20078 Topics: Raccoons — do not clean up their droppings!; Leak in stone foundation; Crack around swimming pool; Resh... Read more

 May 31, 2008 Topics: Construction details on new driveway; Ceiling blistering; Condensation in thermal pane windows under guarante... Read more

 May 24, 2008 Topics: Bio Barrier for blocking tree roots; Furnace change, new ductwork?; Crack in ceiling; Tiles on a balcony; Bas... Read more

 May 17, 2008 Topics: Removing a chimney; Roof ventilation; Ants; Restoring rotten wood on a cedar deck; Using pressure washers; Ho... Read more

 May 3, 2008 Topics: Flat roof flashings; Varnishing a garage door; Noisy drains; Re-taping drywall joints; Ice Dam damage; G... Read more

 April 26, 2008 Topics: Roofing - elastomeric vs. Asphalt; Are soffit vents necessary; Applying cement parging; Tiles a over co... Read more

 April 19, 2008 Topics: Log cabin interior wall decoration; Water hammer & washing machines; Chimney problems after removing... Read more

 April 12, 2008 Topics: Heat loss analysis for purchasing a new furnace; Replacement of Hot Water boiler and dual energy; Water... Read more

 April 5, 2008 Topics: Temporary downspouts during the spring thaw; Can we use deicers to remove snow from a roof; How to pain... Read more

 March 22, 2008 Topics: Stains on ceiling under a shower; Concrete floor dust control; What trim material to use in a bathroom; ... Read more

 March 15, 2008 Topics: Basement flooding; Clearing snow from basement windows; Roof leaks after snow removal; Water coming int... Read more

 March 8, 2008 Topics: Seal grout on a counter back splash; Juggling fuel sources for heating to save money; Ants in the top of... Read more

 March 1, 2008 Topics: Ice dams on the roof; Hot water heating noises; How do you find out if there is insulation inside a cold... Read more

 February 23, 2008 Topics: when do you need to remove snow from a roof; icicles still a problem after roof improvement; forced air ... Read more

 February 16, 2008 Topics: Peeling paint; High velocity heating/cooling systems; Ice on the roof; Phantom shower temperature variat... Read more

 February 9, 2008 Topics: Toilet noises after a blockage is removed; New roof over old one; Fertiliser as deicer; Sump pump detail... Read more

 February 2, 2008 Special guest Marco Facciola and his wooden bicycle. Other Topics: Floor tiles in a solarium; Floor coverings in the... Read more

 January 26, 2008 Topics: Window condensation; Bathtub change to Shower Stall; Extension to house is cold; Stopping condensation ... Read more

 January 19, 2008 Topics: Floating floors for a kitchen; Wood chimney draft assist; Cold room insulation & frost; closed roof ... Read more

 January 12, 2008 Topics: Roof shingle wind damage; Light bulb heating systems; Toilet valve problems; Floating mortar over tiles;... Read more

 January 5, 2008 Topics: Getting ice off of the roof; Roof problems, tracing a leak; Fireplace poor draft; Washing machine vibrat... Read more

 December 29, 2007 Topics: Ice Dams; Dripping roof vent; Asbestos in the Basement; Tree roots in the main drain; Roof slopes & ... Read more

 December 22, 2008 Topics: Heat Pump troubles; What humidity level to set on an air changer; Leaky Faucet; When to remove snow fro... Read more

 December 15, 2007 Topics: Ice cycles; Water damage from a washing machine flood; De-Icing wires; Attic insulation; More roof ice; Speci... Read more

 December 8, 2007 Topics: Removing rubber marks from a garage floor; Repairing a tear in a vinyl floor; Sealing tile grout; Window cond... Read more

 December 1, 2007 Topics: Air distribution from a pellet stove; Rain cover over a porch; Snow blowing through a skylight; Basement carp... Read more

 November 24, 2007 Topics: Frost on windows; Electrical interference on TV; Walking noises from apartment above; venting remote plu... Read more

 November 17, 2007 Topics: Locating smells; Energy savings with Dual Energy; Foam Brick siding installation problems; Toilet noises; Co... Read more

 November 10, 2007 Topics: Moisture cover over dirt floors; Bi-energy systems; On-Demand hot water; Roof ventilation; Moist basemen... Read more

 November 3, 2007 Topics: Water under basement floor and sump pumps; Painting exposed sink bottom; Basement apartment shower moisture;... Read more

 October 27, 2007 Topics: Cluster flies; Air Exchanger maintenance; Window condensation; Un-used chimney; New windows inserted into old... Read more

 October 20, 2007 Topics: Fixing a house for easale; Chimney leaking; Exteriour caulking; Radiant heating ceiling panels - how to find ... Read more

 October 13, 2007 Topics: Removing stucco from inside walls; How important is water runoff for a slab-on-grade house; Can you relocate ... Read more

 September 29, 2007 Topics:  Gas water heaters; Tile sub-floors; Outdoor drains; Well water quality; Vapour barriers in the ceiling;... Read more

 October 6, 2007 Topics: Foundation crack; Cracking noise in the attic; Smells from the attic; Trees too close to a foundation; Aging ... Read more

 September 22, 2007 Topics: Basement flooring; septic tank access; rain water collection; emzymes; move hot air from a cathedrial ceilin... Read more

 September 15, 2007 Topics: Dirty Stainless Steel; washing machine backup; tiles over tiles; cleaning glass; finishing cedar; replacing ... Read more

 September 8, 2007 Topics: Concrete pillars; re-topping concrete; cedar siding; garage door painting at an auto body shop; replace... Read more

 September 1, 2007 Topics: Air Conditioner dripping; laminate flooring in a basement; stain on a garage door; brick spalling; moaning to... Read more

 August 25, 2007 Topics: concrete sidewalks; the law and guarantees; Cleaning electronic air filters; where to exhaust bathroom fans;... Read more

 August 18, 2007 We seemed to have a rush on concrete today: Deck finishing; Fresh concrete; Garage door sill; How old can a hot wa... Read more

 August 11, 2007 Back from vacation: When can spray foam insulation be applied; Can you replace just the tank on a toilet; Sealing... Read more

 July 28, 2007 Jon is in Prince Edward Island, but still answering your questions: Leaking basement; Attaching a second floor deck;... Read more

 July 14, 2007 Today Annalea Leighton joined us to talk about hiring contractors and contract management. We also talked about: cle... Read more

 July 7, 2007 Today's topics: Which footings do you need for a deck?; paint on aluminum siding is turning to dust; motar problems... Read more

 June 30, 2007 On today's show: When to treat a new pressure treated deck; constant water noise in the pipes; window separating from... Read more

 June 23, 2007 On today's show: removing carpet glue — paving up against a foundation — removing mortar from bricks — air con... Read more

 June 16, 2007 On today's show: can air conditioning be installed in an inside wall? — repairing stucco — gutter foam fillers t... Read more

 June 2, 2007 Working outdoors and more on today's show: Staining decks — finishing basements — multiple exhaust fans — repa... Read more

 May 26, 2007 On today's show we answered questions about: working with used wood — portable air conditioners — Mansard r... Read more

 April 19, 2007 Sometimes hiring a contractor just to open up a problem, not to solve it can save you money. When no-one really knows... Read more

 May 12, 2007 Foundations in Venice Italy and more.  On today's show we discussed the topics listed below. Click on any topic... Read more

 April 28, 2007 The DIY book that Jon edited can be found on www.DK.com.Today's show covered: Water coming up through ... Read more

 April 21, 2007 Water driven back-up sump pumps can give a power outage backup but are not designed for regular usage. When the wate... Read more

 April 14, 2007 Home Inspectors should be judged by the quality of their reports. You listeners have sent me a variety of inspection... Read more

 April 7, 2007 Today's broadcast covered: heat to back bedrooms — plumbing stack leaking — roofing paint not sticking — insul... Read more

 Saturday March 31, 2007 Today we talked a lot about Home Inspectors and Home Inspection reports. For more information follow this link to Hi... Read more

 March 24 2007 One of our callers today was looking for a source of those little packets that collect humidity and keep things dry. ... Read more

 March 17 2007 The indoor relative humidity vs. outdoor temperature condensation chart can be found by looking up 'Relative Humi... Read more

 March 10 2007 For information on the Heritage montreal renovation courses which will be held on 7 Thursday evenings starting March ... Read more

 March 3 2007 Callers on today's show asked about: hot water tank not giving much hot water — insulation under new siding — lea... Read more

 Feb 24 2007 Water: recuperating heat and recuperating water. We opened up the show talking about water.  Here is the link t... Read more

Feb 10 2007 We talked about sewage back-ups from the city mains. Click here for the link to the information. Read more

Feb 3 2007 Smog and wood heating in the suburbs of Montreal — Smoke from inefficient wood fires is a major contributor to ... Read more