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Pool Closing in Canada: Frost Dates, Water Levels, and When a Late Close Is Worth the Risk
The $200 Fall Home Checklist That Could Prevent Thousands in Winter Repairs
What Is a Virtual Home Energy Label—and Should Canadian Homeowners Care Yet?
Replacing Windows in Canada: What Homeowners Actually Pay by Window Type and Region
The Fall Roof Check From the Ground: Shingle, Flashing and Vent Signs Visible Without a Ladder
Downspout and Grading Mistakes That Send Fall Rain Into a Canadian Basement (And What To Do Instead)
Fall Playbooks for Canadian Homeowners
The projects, checks and practical advice that matter most this fall—from sealing drafts and firing up the furnace to stocking firewood and getting your home ready for a Canadian winter.
Roofing
Ice Dams, Snow Loads & Winter Roofing Problems: A Survival Guide for Canadian Homeowners
The Canadian Snow-Ready Roof: How to Prepare Your Home for Harsh Winters
Professional Roof Inspections in Canada: What’s Checked, How Often, and How to Avoid Expensive Surprises
Common Roof Replacement Warning Signs Homeowners Overlook (And What They Usually Mean)
What’s new on Homeowner.ca
The latest from across the desk — long reads and breaking notes.
- 01Sep 18, 2026Radon Test Kits
Aranet Radon Plus Sale: Our Top-Ranked Radon Monitor Is 24% Off Through Sept. 27, Just Ahead of Heating Season
- 02Sep 17, 2026Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care in Canada: What Actually Works Before the Ground Freezes (And What's a Waste of Money)
- 03Sep 14, 2026Robotic Pool Cleaners
Beatbot Sora 70 Review: No Cord, Less Vacuuming, and a Pool That Finally Stays Clean
- 04Sep 14, 2026Wasp Nest Removal
Wasp Nest Removal vs Waiting for Frost: When Each Makes Sense in Canada
- 05Sep 14, 2026Draft-Proofing & Weatherstripping
Draft-Proofing a Canadian House: Sealing, Weatherstripping, and Storm Windows in One Weekend
- 01Sep 18, 2026Product Recalls
Char-Broil Recalls 342 Canadian Bistro Pro Grills Over Shock Risk, Offers $25 Repair Rebate
- 02Sep 17, 2026Home Heating Fuels in Canada
Light Fuel Oil Prices Rose 74.5% in a Year as Canada's Heating Season Begins
- 03Sep 17, 2026Product Recalls
Health Canada Recalls 6,758 Home Saunas and Infrared Kits Over Fire Risk, Free Repairs Offered
- 04Sep 16, 2026Building Permits & Zoning
Building Permits Fell 17.3% in July, With Ontario Down 25.2% and Single-Family Approvals at 4,100
- 05Sep 16, 2026National Home Sales Data
Home Completions Dropped 11.2% in August, Easing New-Build Competition for Owners Listing This Fall
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Radon Detection
Understanding Radon Test Results: What to Do With Low, Borderline, and High Readings
Radon Testing for Home Sales in Canada: What Buyers and Sellers Should Ask For
DIY Radon Test Kits vs Professional Radon Testing in Canada: What You’re Actually Paying For
How Radon Mitigation Systems Work: A Canadian Homeowner’s Guide to Reducing Radon Levels
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