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OTTAWA The weather over the next few days is expected to be sensational. It s the type of forecast, according to builder Steve Barkhouse, which makes it perfect for spring home maintenance. Over the next couple of days is perfect for checking and fixing the caulking around doors and windows, said Barkhouse. As it dries, and weathers throughout the season, it can crack or pull away from the exterior. Many brands can be used down to -10, so it’s a great time to complete this task! But the list of spring things to do doesn’t end there. Barkhouse, of Amsted Build Design, shares this list of spring things to do around your home. ....
OTTAWA In a year that feels like 300 years, with everyone working and learning from home, a leaky roof might just be the thing that has you yelling: DAM, OR ICE-DAM!! Shoveling your roof does sound like as much fun as cleaning out the crisper in the fridge, or organizing receipts for your taxes. Steve Barkhouse of Amsted Design Build says it’s one of those home maintenance jobs that can save you leaks and headaches down the road. He swears by his roof rake, an extendable tool, which saves you from climbing onto the roof to clear the snow above the eavestrough and preventing ice damming. ....
Award-winning builder, renovator and regular contributor to CTV Ottawa’s News at Noon, Steve Barkhouse of Amsted Design-Build has suggestions for those who would like to continue to dig-in.