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Local Standards
Guidance aligned to provincial rules
Roofing
The Playbook for Hiring a Roofer in Canada: Questions, Red Flags, and What a Good Quote Looks Like
Wildfire Season
How to Prepare Your Home and Property For Canadian Wildfire Season - A Complete Checklist
Mosquito Repellent
Mosquito Defence Playbook for Canadian Homes: Sprays, Repellents, Traps, and Professional Treatments Compared
Swimming Pools
Common Spring Pool Opening Problems Homeowners Run Into (And What Usually Fixes Them)
Central Air Conditioning
Before You Turn On Your AC: The 7 Spring Maintenance Tasks That Prevent Expensive Summer Breakdowns
Water Heater Tanks
To Rent or to Own? The Canadian Water Heater Decision, Explained
Seasonal Collection
Spring Your Home Into Shape
Thaw season is here. Tackle the inspections, repairs, and upgrades that protect your home and set up your summer.
Radon Detection
Understanding Radon Test Results: What to Do With Low, Borderline, and High Readings
1mo ago
Radon Testing for Home Sales in Canada: What Buyers and Sellers Should Ask For
2mo ago
DIY Radon Test Kits vs Professional Radon Testing in Canada: What You’re Actually Paying For
1mo ago
How Radon Mitigation Systems Work: A Canadian Homeowner’s Guide to Reducing Radon Levels
2mo ago
What’s New
What’s new on Homeowner.ca
The latest from across the desk — long reads and breaking notes.
- 01May 14, 2026Radon Mitigation Fans
Canadian Lung Association Radon Mitigation Grant: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
- 02May 10, 2026Mosquito Repellent
Mosquito Defence Playbook for Canadian Homes: Sprays, Repellents, Traps, and Professional Treatments Compared
- 03May 10, 2026Roofing
Common Roof Replacement Warning Signs Homeowners Overlook (And What They Usually Mean)
- 04May 7, 2026Interior Painting
DIY Home Projects You Can Tackle In A Weekend
- 05May 6, 2026Homeowner Essentials
50 Things Every Father-in-Law Has That Most Husbands Don't (Yet)
- 01May 15, 2026National Home Sales Data
CREA April Sales Slip 4% as Buyers Retreat and Listings Pile Up
- 02May 15, 2026Product Recalls
Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Recalled After Handle Breaks Cause Scald Injuries
- 03May 15, 2026Product Recalls
Generac Pressure Washers Recalled After Units Self-Start in Garages
- 04May 14, 2026Electricity & Utility Costs
Carney's Clean Electricity Strategy Aims to Double Canada's Grid by 2050 — What It Means for Homeowners
- 05May 13, 2026Mortgage Renewals
Canadian Q1 Insolvencies Hit 17-Year High at 37,121 Filings as Mortgage Renewals Squeeze Homeowners
Editor’s Picks
Handpicked by Our Editors
The guides, tools, and insights our team keeps coming back to — curated for Canadian homeowners who want to get it right.
Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Defrost Cycles Explained: What’s Normal, What’s Wasteful, and How to Spot a Problem in Winter
1mo ago
Switching to a Heat Pump Instead of an Air Conditioner in Canada: A Complete Homeowner’s Guide
2mo ago
How to Properly Size a Heat Pump for a Canadian Home
2mo ago
Winter Heat Pump Safety Checklist for Canadian Homes: Defrost Water, Ice Hazards, Clearances, and When to Shut It Down
1mo ago
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Product Comparisons
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