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Swimming Pools
Pool Closing in Canada: Frost Dates, Water Levels, and When a Late Close Is Worth the Risk
Winter Home Safety
The $200 Fall Home Checklist That Could Prevent Thousands in Winter Repairs
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 17, 2026Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care in Canada: What Actually Works Before the Ground Freezes (And What's a Waste of Money)
- 02Sep 14, 2026Robotic Pool Cleaners
Beatbot Sora 70 Review: No Cord, Less Vacuuming, and a Pool That Finally Stays Clean
- 03Sep 14, 2026Aluminum Branch Wiring
Aluminum Branch Wiring in Canadian Homes: The Build Years, the Pigtail Repair, and What Insurers Ask
- 04Sep 14, 2026Home Heating Fuels in Canada
The Cord Rule: What Measurement Canada Requires a Firewood Seller to Deliver
- 05Sep 14, 2026Plumbing
Poly-B, Kitec and Galvanized: The Plumbing a Canadian Insurer Can Decline to Cover
- 01Sep 17, 2026Home Heating Fuels in Canada
Light Fuel Oil Prices Rose 74.5% in a Year as Canada's Heating Season Begins
- 02Sep 17, 2026Product Recalls
Health Canada Recalls 6,758 Home Saunas and Infrared Kits Over Fire Risk, Free Repairs Offered
- 03Sep 16, 2026Building Permits & Zoning
Building Permits Fell 17.3% in July, With Ontario Down 25.2% and Single-Family Approvals at 4,100
- 04Sep 16, 2026National Home Sales Data
Home Completions Dropped 11.2% in August, Easing New-Build Competition for Owners Listing This Fall
- 05Sep 15, 2026National Home Sales Data
Canadian Home Prices Sit 3% Below Last Year Even as Average Sale Price Edges Up 0.6%
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.
Radon Detection
Understanding Radon Test Results: What to Do With Low, Borderline, and High Readings
6mo 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
6mo ago
How Radon Mitigation Systems Work: A Canadian Homeowner’s Guide to Reducing Radon Levels
6mo ago
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