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Canadian Trade Policy
Canada's New Tariff List Names Hundreds of U.S. Goods: Here's What It Means for Homeowners
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
2mo 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
3mo 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.
- 01Aug 26, 2026Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing Costs Explained: The Line Items That Can Move Your Quote Up or Down
- 02Aug 25, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
Canada's New Tariff List Names Hundreds of U.S. Goods: Here's What It Means for Homeowners
- 03Aug 25, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
The New 50% Wood Tariff Misses Framing Lumber and Hits Sheet Goods: What It Changes in a Canadian Basement, Roof and Kitchen
- 04Aug 23, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
New U.S. Tariffs Are in Effect and Canada Responds September 8: What Canadian Homeowners Need to Know
- 05Aug 22, 2026Renovation 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
- 01Aug 26, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
Counter-Tariffs Add 50 Percent to U.S. Furniture and Steel on September 8, Reshaping Renovation Budgets
- 02Aug 26, 2026Mortgage Renewals
Average Canadian Mortgage Balance Climbs to $293,270 While Ontario Delinquencies Rise Six Basis Points
- 03Aug 25, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
Canada's Counter-Tariffs Hit U.S. Goods September 8: What Owners Should Buy Before the Deadline
- 04Aug 24, 2026Canadian Trade Policy
Trump Threatens 50% Steel And Auto Tariffs From January 1 As Loonie Falls Before Rate Decision
- 05Aug 24, 2026Product Recalls
Health Canada Recalls 3,000 SANA Corded Solar Shades Sold Since 2022; Free Tension Device Offered
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Radon Detection
Understanding Radon Test Results: What to Do With Low, Borderline, and High Readings
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Radon Testing for Home Sales in Canada: What Buyers and Sellers Should Ask For
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