Over the past few years, a growing number of homeowners have discovered that they don’t require as much garage space dedicated to their vehicles as they once thought they did. If this applies to you, it could open up new…

Assuming that at each renewal, a homeowner’s mortgage would be less than it was in the previous term, homeowners can look forward to eventually improving their monthly cash flow. In addition to a smaller mortgage, some may also enjoy the…

Although we know we need to be cautious of telephone solicitations, it’s becoming even more important to be skeptical of callers because scam artists are becoming slicker. Some of the latest tricks can fool even the most diligent, by disarming…

Sometimes, despite your do-it-yourself skills or confidence, a repair or renovation requires a professional. In some cases, the municipal bylaw requires that a trades-person perform certain work, and/or that a building inspector ultimately approve it. Moreover, insurance companies may not…

It’s advisable to clean or replace your home’s air filters and screens at least once a year to help keep your indoor environment safe from mold, dust mites and other allergens. But don’t stop at your heating, ventilation and cooling/…

If you have carpets, you’re bound to have carpet stains, either now or in the future. Although most of us don’t keep professional grade carpet cleaning solvents or equipment at home, there are a number of basic steps you can…

This may be the ideal time of year to take a few steps to check for any major maintenance issues in and around your home that could result in costly repairs down the road. Under favorable weather conditions, inspect your…