What is the best protective coating for pine floors? —Romano Del Tin, via e-mail
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We are in the process of renovating a cedar log home. The bottom logs were partially rotten, and we replaced them. We have recently found fine sawdust trickling out of holes in some of the other logs higher up, and we think we may have woodworms. How...
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My daughters and I were swimming near a waterfall. The rocks below were covered with tiny, black, leech-like creatures (5-10 mm) that attached to our feet and hands. What were they? How do they survive the fast-flowing water? —Steve Power, Upper...
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Are there any buildings that don't require permits? —Rachel Stockman, via e-mail
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I photographed this bird at our cottage near Bancroft. Can you help identify it? —Elsa Skuy, Monck Lake, Ont.
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How do we designate the cottage as our “principal residence”? —Caleigh MacMillan, Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
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Recently my cottage neighbour complained that my dock is in his water space and that he would appreciate it if I moved it. Is there such a thing as water space rights? —Harold Dinesen, Catchacoma Lake, Ont.
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My parents just bought a piece of land and want to build within a year. I am thinking they should camp out for at least a year and get to know the area before building. Is that a good idea?—Name withheld
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How do you stop porcupines from eating plywood buildings?—Craig Loucao
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We would like to put a screened-in porch on top of our deck. We wish to keep the floor as is, with spaces between the planks. We were told that we should have no problems with mosquitoes and blackflies as they will not travel up through the gaps. Is...
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