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Winter Home Safety
The $200 Fall Home Checklist That Could Prevent Thousands in Winter Repairs
Renovation Budgeting & Financing
Does a 50% U.S. Tariff Mean Your Renovation Costs 50% More? No. Here's Who Actually Pays, and What Canadians Felt Last Time
Energy Audits & Assessments
What Is a Virtual Home Energy Label—and Should Canadian Homeowners Care Yet?
Window Replacements
Replacing Windows in Canada: What Homeowners Actually Pay by Window Type and Region
Central Air Conditioning
How Much Does a Heat Wave Add to Your AC Bill? A Province-by-Province Breakdown
Roofing
The Playbook for Hiring a Roofer in Canada: Questions, Red Flags, and What a Good Quote Looks Like
Seasonal Collection
Summer Playbooks for Canadian Homeowners
The maintenance, projects and practical advice that matter most this summer—from vacation prep and storm readiness to upgrades, repairs and smarter homeownership.
Swimming Pools
The Hidden Toll Pollen Takes on Your Pool Equipment — and the Routine That Stops It
3mo ago
How to Hire a Pool Builder in Canada: Quotes, Permits, Timelines, Insurance, and Red Flags
3mo ago
I Replaced My Pool Filter Sand with Glass Media — Here's What I Learned
4mo ago
Common Pool Leak Sources (And How to Narrow Down Where the Water Is Going)
4mo ago
What’s New
What’s new on Homeowner.ca
The latest from across the desk — long reads and breaking notes.
- 01Sep 9, 2026Radon Detection
Energy Retrofit Mistakes That Raise Indoor Radon (And What To Do Instead)
- 02Sep 8, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
October Prime Day Deals 2026: A Canadian Homeowner's Playbook to What's Actually Cheaper After September 8
- 03Sep 4, 2026Water Quality
Lead Water Pipes in Canada: How to Check, Costs, and Rebates
- 04Sep 4, 2026Winter Home Safety
The $200 Fall Home Checklist That Could Prevent Thousands in Winter Repairs
- 05Sep 4, 2026Mortgage Renewals
Bank of Canada Holds Rates — Here’s What a 2026 Mortgage Renewal Could Cost You Now
- 01Sep 10, 2026General
CMHC Puts Canada's Affordability Target at 417,000 Starts as Toronto Needs 50% More Homes Built
- 02Sep 10, 2026Product Recalls
Health Canada Recalls 261 AGA and La Cornue Ranges; Owners Told to Shut Off Gas Immediately
- 03Sep 9, 2026Home Values
Flooded Neighbourhoods Cut Nearby Home Values 8.2% Even When Your House Stays Dry
- 04Sep 9, 2026Product Recalls
Woodure Recalls 2,000 Toddler Kitchen Towers in Canada; Repair Kit Replaces Refund Option
- 05Sep 8, 2026Mortgage Renewals
Five-Year Government Bond Yield Rose 56 Basis Points Since February, Pressuring Fixed Mortgage Renewals
Editor’s Picks
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The guides, tools, and insights our team keeps coming back to — curated for Canadian homeowners who want to get it right.
Radon Detection
Understanding Radon Test Results: What to Do With Low, Borderline, and High Readings
5mo ago
Radon Testing for Home Sales in Canada: What Buyers and Sellers Should Ask For
6mo ago
DIY Radon Test Kits vs Professional Radon Testing in Canada: What You’re Actually Paying For
5mo ago
How Radon Mitigation Systems Work: A Canadian Homeowner’s Guide to Reducing Radon Levels
6mo ago
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