Residential Plumbing Explained

I chuckled a few weeks ago when I got this question “Why do plumbers always look stressed out?” I had a plumber I know quite well at our home recently helping me

Renovation Insurance Explained

Given the meteoric rise in insurance cost and the number of claims due to extremes in our climate, I can see why an increase in questions about insurance

Energy Myths Debunked

Energy Myths Debunked: Do you know what will really give you the most bang for your energy buck? The renovation world is packed with greenwashed products

How Can I Protect My Home from Flooding?

The intensity of rain storms has certainly risen in recent years, which has put pressure on groundwater management and municipal waste water systems that

Build It Right the First Time

When the first inquiry about building a deck arrives I can tell that spring is not far away! Outdoor living space has become one of the fastest growing segments . . .

Understanding the Terminology

Over the past couple of weeks I wrote on home insurance and some of the issues. A number of people asked what this or that “climate-related term” really meant.

Water Intrusion In the Home

Based upon statistics from 2024 and a small number of 2025 reports, claims for water damage in Canadian homes make up near, or in some provinces, just over half of

Rates Up, Coverage Down

It’s around this time of year that I start seeing questions arrive in my inbox about putting an addition onto their home and this year is no different.

Sustainable Small Steps…

This week is a bit off-the-beaten path as far as renovation advice goes. If you have followed this column at any time during the six months I have been writing it,

Get Low-Flow Without

For years we lived with conventional shower sets in most homes. They provided an invigorating morning “wake-up” to start our day.