Understanding the Terminology

Modern house with garden landscaping and clear blue sky

Over the past couple of weeks I wrote on home insurance and some of the issues. A number of people asked what this or that “climate-related term” really meant.

Water Intrusion In the Home

Flooded residential street with submerged garages and brown house

Based upon statistics from 2024 and a small number of 2025 reports, claims for water damage in Canadian homes make up near, or in some provinces, just over half of

Rates Up, Coverage Down

Forest wildfire nears isolated rural house with heavy smoke

It’s around this time of year that I start seeing questions arrive in my inbox about putting an addition onto their home and this year is no different.

Sustainable Small Steps…

Charming suburban house with porch and lush greenery

This week is a bit off-the-beaten path as far as renovation advice goes. If you have followed this column at any time during the six months I have been writing it,

Get Low-Flow Without

Modern chrome showerhead with water spraying in a tiled bathroom

For years we lived with conventional shower sets in most homes. They provided an invigorating morning “wake-up” to start our day.

How Toilets Have Evolved…

Modern white bidet with a silver faucet in a bathroom

I have had a number of requests for information on various home fixtures, so today we start with the toilet, usages and the benefits of a bidet.

Planning on Replacing Your Roof?

Modern house with grey roof and skylight against blue sky

I offer non-profit organizations, municipalities and professional groups a “one hour then take questions presentation” on housing and the climate crisis

Is Adding an ADU Worth The Cost and Effort?

Modern backyard garden shed with large windows and lush landscaping

For the past three weeks I have covered the history of factory-built homes, different methods of construction and how to buy one. During this period I got a number of inquiries, surprisingly by a number of actual housing trades.

Beyond Factory-Built

Modern suburban neighbourhood with single-storey houses and well-kept lawns

For the past three weeks I have covered the history of factory-built homes,
different methods of construction and how to buy one. During this period I got a number of inquiries,

Buying a Factory-Built Home

Two-storey house with attic, surrounded by trees, under a clear sky

For the past three weeks I have written a series on factory-built homes. The first article covered some of the history of this type of home. Last week we delved into the various types of factory-built homes and how they differ.