Getting a handle on radon gas in your home

Take some practical steps before installing remediation system

Question — Earlier this year, I received a postcard in the mail from the federal government explaining the dangers of Radon gas and suggesting doing a home test. I ordered a test kit from a company in Saskatchewan. I followed . . .

Posted: 2020-10-03

Put a lid on it

Stuff to consider when redoing a roof

When the time comes to shingle your roof, you should research your options carefully; this is a long-term investment that will affect the value of your home and its curb appeal. I cannot stress enough the importance of hiring a qualified . . .

Posted: 2011-09-24

MIKE HOLMES: Best to reshingle roof before the snow flies

AS soon as Halloween is over, and the decorations and costumes are packed up for another year, I start thinking winter. I assess what needs to be done to maintain and protect my house before the first snowflakes hit the . . .

Posted: 2011-11-12

Proper vents, soffits key to winter attic airflow

Question: I have a second home north of Montreal, on the slope of a moderately sized mountain. About 19 years ago, we had the roof shingles redone, and the contractor at the time replaced our ridge vents with three regular . . .

Posted: 2021-10-16

MIKE HOLMES: Hitting the roof

Don't get caught with a leak during the winter season

Fall is the rainy season and the time of year you need to make sure your roof is in good shape. I don't want to think about it, but winter is on its way with snow and ice, freeze and . . .

Posted: 2009-11-07

Safety first for homeowners and pros alike

Every year, numerous Manitobans get injured on job sites. In most cases, they are preventable injuries.There are also many cases of Manitobans injuring themselves working on a DIY home project. Again, most of these were preventable.With the projects that we . . .

Posted: 2012-07-14

Get home ready while weather's still decent

It is now time to pull out those favourite sweaters from the back of the closet and dust off those wool blankets, because cool, wintry days are just about upon us. The autumn is also the right time to prepare your . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

The proof will be in the roof

Product promises to extend shingles’ life span

After upgrading the windows on the original portion of my house last fall, the prospect of incurring another major expense in the short term had me slightly concerned. The shingles were replaced in 2005, which means they have entered the . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Keeping a dry roof over your head

QUESTION: Your column has me thinking about my double garage. It is not attached, the walls are 10-feet high and I have finished insulating them with R12 fibreglass batts. The ceiling joists are covered with three-quarter-inch sheathing to provide a . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

MIKE HOLMES: Be safe and proactive with roof repairs

Is it a good idea to re-roof in the winter? Common sense says you shouldn't be removing shingles in bad weather -- that would just expose the sheathing and allow more leaks. But, if you've got a leak, what are you . . .

Posted: 2011-03-19