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Owning a home includes an expensive, never-ending list of things to repair or enhance.  Unfortunately, many of your home’s core systems may end up needing replacement too. It’s important...

Winter is coming! There is more to preparing your home for winter than ensuring your furnace works. Don’t get behind on your preparations when the first snowfall comes, or the first -20 C ...

Your home’s humidity not only affects the comfort of anyone inside of it, but also the health of your house itself. The ideal in-home humidity level should hover around 45%. Keeping it ove...

Smoke alarms are often silent until you need them most. In order for them to blare their normally muted tone, it’s important to check on them periodically. While you should always follow t...

Summer and the heat it brings is over and snowfall is imminent.  Your home's furnace may already be running regularly, with the air conditioner ready for a winter of hibernation, however, you sho...

If you're a handyman looking to purchase and renovate a fixer-upper, there are many risks to consider.  Most likely, a fixer-upper is an older home that has several issues a home inspector should...

You never expect your home to flood, but it's important to be prepared in the event that it does happen.  Here are a few things to keep in mind for the first day or two after a home flood. First...

Windows in basements have many purposes, such as allowing natural light and providing an emergency escape route.  Basement windows at or below grade will have a window well surrounding it to faci...

By: Andy Bauman - FlowSpec Engineering Ltd. You’ve purchased a home in the country, outside of the City, congratulations! Your home purchase likely involves the appeal of more space, a larger ...

If you live in the country or on the edge of a city where there is no water service, and instead get your water from your own well, it's important to regularly maintain it to keep high water quality, ...