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Straight answers from our team about the problems Ontario homes run into, season by season, and what it takes to fix them.
Latest · Seasonal home care
How to prevent ice dams on your roof
Ice dams start with heat leaking into the attic. How to stop them before winter, what to do if one forms, and when to call for help.
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Seasonal home careHow to winterize outdoor faucets and sprinkler lines
Disconnect the hose, close the valve inside, drain the line and cover the tap. A step-by-step guide to stopping burst pipes before… 3 min read -
Seasonal home careFall home maintenance checklist for Ontario homes
Everything to do before the snow, outside, inside and in the garage. The list we work from on our fall visits. 3 min read -
Repairs & quick fixesBathroom fan not clearing steam? When to repair or replace it
If the mirror stays fogged after a shower, the fan isn't moving enough air. Five things to check first, and the signs… 4 min read -
Repairs & quick fixesRange hood venting: ducted or recirculating, and why it matters
A ducted hood takes smoke, grease and moisture outside. A recirculating hood only filters some of it. How to choose, and what… 3 min read -
Repairs & quick fixesCondensation on the inside of your windows: normal or a problem?
A little fog on cold mornings is normal. Water that runs onto the sill, ice on the inside or stained wood is… 3 min read
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