Home Heating 101

Outdoor air conditioning unit on red brick building facade

While one would think that all homes in the great white north have a fixed primary heating system, according to a study released by StatCan, as of 2023, 14 percent of Canadian homes still survive on portable heating methods while 88 percent of homes in rural Canada reported having a wood burning stove. 

Before the Freeze

Hand adjusting home thermostat displaying 68 degrees setting

While this subject is a bit around the edge of renovation guidance, it is nonetheless one I get this time of year and one every homeowner in the “Great White North”

Size Up the Siding

Modern two-storey grey house with white trim and shutters

Is It Worth Replacing Siding and Adding Insulation to an Old Home? One renovation that can hit the bank account . . .

Why Do We Need So Many Permits?

Construction professionals discussing renovation in unfinished attic space

Along with writing this weekly column I give numerous public speaking/video presentations on Housing and the Climate Crisis to service clubs, municipal organizations and trade groups.