How Building Technology and Regulation
We offer an hour-long presentation for service groups, municipal organizations and trade associations on housing and the climate crisis.
Hiring a Contractor?
When I started writing this column nearly a year ago I anticipated a lot of basic home project questions, I was wrong.
Window Shades That Help Buildings Stay Cool Naturally
It is no secret that we are going to see another El Nino this year with temperatures projected to reach previously unheard of record highs. Most predictions say it will
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