Here are some useful hotlinks for things discussed on December 15, 2016 WebTogether Consumer Broadcast. For details on upcoming broadcasts click here.
Jon Eakes Deck Span Tables (2008)
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/2093-Deck-Span-Tables
Canadian Wood Council Deck Span Tables (2016)
http://cwc.ca/wp-contentuploads201605residential-prescriptive-exterior-wood-deck-span-guide-1-pdf/
Removing beam supports
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/1328-Can-I-move-or-remove-support-poles-in-the-basement
Shelf Span Tables
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/652-Pro-Shelving-that-does-not-Sag
Working with Stairs
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/1882-Working-with-stairs
Closing off a chimney
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/1499-Closing-down-an-unused-chimney
NovoClimat
http://www.transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca/en/my-home/novoclimat/homes/#.W4XXu8Inbb0
Tri-Energy
https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/2220-tri-energy-a-step-further-twoards-energy-efficiency