Controlling humidity keeps home healthy and comfortable

Question: Our house is about 10 years old. It is built with insulated concrete forms (ICF) and has a heated basement floor. It also has an energy efficient furnace. When we built it, the HRV was hooked up to the . . .

Posted: 2022-01-29

Drywall might not be best for winterized cottage

Question: Recently, you wrote an article about the best materials to place on the interior walls of a cottage that is not winterized. I am in the process of renovating an old trailer into a cottage, from the frame up. . . .

Posted: 2017-05-13

Avoid safety pitfalls during festive season

The holidays are around the corner, and, before you know it, people everywhere will be climbing up on their roofs, battling it out with Old Man Winter just to spread some Christmas cheer. Lights are a huge part of the . . .

Posted: 2011-12-05

Solid plan needed for porch addition

Question: I just read an old article in Homes regarding getting rid of the cold room. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I hope that you could solve my dilemma. We have a 55-year-old bungalow and we are . . .

Posted: 2023-07-29

MIKE HOLMES: Spring into action

Watch out for problems that can arise after winter

A lot of people think winter is the season that really puts our homes to the test. But spring is no lightweight; it has its own set of challenges. They say April showers bring May flowers, but that's not the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

CONNIE OLIVER: Shelve your decor ideas

Simple, inexpensive additions can spruce up space

Uncomplicated decorating solutions are oftentimes the best answer to decorating dilemmas. Something as simple as an inexpensive shelf can provide solutions with respect to storage and display. Both Kohler kitchen photos being featured today show how this one basic addition offers . . .

Posted: 2012-05-12

Tub surround a tricky installation

Pre-planning and exact measurements crucial to success

When installing a new 60-inch tub within an existing 60-inch inset, the process is fairly straight-forward. Once the old tub has been removed, the new tub and shower faucet is plumbed with the water feeds, and the new tub . . .

Posted: 2023-04-15

How To Winterize Your Home

For those of us who live in a climate with four distinct seasons, winter can take its toll on just about everything – even our homes. It’s best to prepare your home for the colder months for many reasons: you . . .

Posted: 2009-11-13

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Solid flooring materials best for basement

QUESTION: Can I ask for your input on an issue in our 1950's Winnipeg bungalow? We are renovating our basement and will be installing carpet in some of the rooms. The basement floor is a concrete slab. The construction's a bit . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Money down the drain? Nope

Grey-water recycling system can save up to 30 per cent on water bill, says entrepreneur

As an entrepreneurial sort -- and serious steward of the environment -- Teri Clegg was elated when she discovered the Brac Greywater Recycling System earlier this year. "It's been around for about four years, " she says. "Brac is a Canadian-owned . . .

Posted: 2009-09-20