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”

Should You Get Your Ducts Cleaned?

Open floor vent showing dirt and debris inside duct

As we close in on the heating season, I have gotten a number of questions about the value of duct cleaning. Every home with a forced air heating system has duct work that distributes the heat to various rooms and hallways.