Choosing the Right Front Door for Your Home
There was a time when the front entrance of a home was a decorative, often carved solid wood door. You then entered what is known as a vestibule and another door inside this enclosed entranceway. This was done in century homes to minimize the heat loss as you entered a home.
Is it Normal to Have Condensation on Your Windows in the Winter?
Just before Christmas I got a couple of inquiries about condensation on windows. In both cases the ladies who wrote to me lived in older, single-storey homes and they had taken advantage of some grant money to replace their older single pane
The Most Common Electrical Problems in Homes
Last week we took a look at the basics of home electricity, your home electrical panel and where all the electricity for your home is distributed from
Home Wiring 101
Before Upgrading Your Electrical Supply Understand How It All Works and What to Watch For. Our comprehensive guide on electrical terms.
Insulate & Convert
It is not uncommon for me to get mixed inquiries that are a bit “rambling” and this week is one of them. I am going to touch on a couple of subjects
Heat Pumps 101
Last week we looked at heating systems in general and finished with a brief introduction to heat pumps. Heat pumps both air and ground
Home Heating 101
While one would think that all homes in the great white north have a fixed primary heating system, according to a study released by StatCan, as of 2023, 14 percent of Canadian homes still survive on portable heating methods while 88 percent of homes in rural Canada reported having a wood burning stove.
Before the Freeze
While this subject is a bit around the edge of renovation guidance, it is nonetheless one I get this time of year and one every homeowner in the “Great White North”
Size Up the Siding
Is It Worth Replacing Siding and Adding Insulation to an Old Home? One renovation that can hit the bank account . . .
Why Do We Need So Many Permits?
Along with writing this weekly column I give numerous public speaking/video presentations on Housing and the Climate Crisis to service clubs, municipal organizations and trade groups.